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A pair of George III silver meat dishes, Pitts & Preedy, London, 1791
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- SILVER
- 55cm., 21½in. wide
shaped oval form, with gadrooned rims and engraved coat-of-arms, reverses engraved No 13 and No 14 with scratchweights 88=7 and 89
Condition
normal scratches and wear, good clear marks, general condition good
"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 arms are those of Ponsonby impaling Fane for John William, 4th Earl of Bessborough (1781-1847) who succeeded to the title upon the death of his father in 1844. He, who was Lord Lieutenant of co. Carlow from 1826 to 1832 and for Nottingham from 1832 to 1834, married in 1805 at her father’s house in Berkeley Square, Maria (1787-1834), third daughter of John, 10th Earl of Westmorland.