Lot 465
  • 465

A pair of George III silver poultry dishes, John Romer, London, 1763

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • SILVER
  • 33cm., 13in. wide
shaped oval, each engraved with a coat-of-arms, supporters, motto and baron's coronet below the applied gadroon border, scratch weights: '26' and 'N18 25 10'

Condition

marks good, condition with wear, knife scratches, &c
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

The arms are those of Crewe impaling Greville for John Crewe (1742-1829) of Crewe Hall, Cheshire, who was elevated to the peerage as Baron Crewe in 1806. He married in 1776, Frances Anne, only daughter of Fulke Greville, envoy extraordinary in 1776 to the Elector of Baravia.