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A George V silver biscuit server, H.H. Plante, London, 1935
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- SILVER
- 31cm., 12 1/8 in. wide
plain rectangular with ring grip, the sides engraved '24TH OCTOBER 1935.', the initials MR below a duke's coronet and the Ker and Innes crests below a duke's coronet ; together with two electroplated examples, one with initials MR under a duke's coronet, the other with the Ker and Innes crests and mottos (not illustrated)
Literature
Wedding Presents (24th October 1935), described as 'Biscuit Toaster', given by Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, and Viscount Harewood ; 'Biscuit toaster, engraved M.R and coronet' by the Earl of Dudley ; 'Biscuit Toaster, engraved Double Crests, Mottoes and Ribbons', by Lord & Lady O'Neill
Condition
Marks and condition good, the central detachable division is missing
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The initials are those of Mary Innes-Ker, Duchess of Roxburghe (née Mary Evelyn Hungerford Crewe-Milnes), and the date 24 October 1935 refers to her marriage on that day at Westminster Abbey to George, 9th Duke of Roxburghe.