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A set of four George III Irish silver wine coolers, Thomas Johnston, Dublin, 1795
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- SILVER
- 19cm., 7¾in. high
the bucket-shaped bodies engraved with a crest below Earl's coronet and above reeded bands, lion mask and drop ring handles, detachable liners and rims, all pieces numbered 1-4 bodies No 1-4 and with scratchweights 73=15, 74=9 1/2, 73= 11 1/2 and 73=2
Condition
marked on each piece, one body with indistinct date letter otherwise good and clear marks, a few nicks and dents commensurate with age, one body with a little section of bruising and possible minor split generally in good condition
"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 crest and coronet are those of Fortescue, Earls Fortescue, probably for Hugh Fortescue (1753-1841), Baron Fortescue of Castle Hill, who on 1 September 1789 was created Viscount Ebrington, Gloucestershire, and Earl Fortescue.