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A group of Georgian silver table articles, London, 1722/24/74
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- diameter of waiter 6 1/8 in.
- 15.6 cm
comprising a kitchen pepper, engraved with initials MS underneath molded base, by John Albright, 1724; a strainer with openwork handles, one side engraved with initials GY, maker's mark IC below crown and flowerhead (John Clifton?), 1722; a waiter with gadroon rim, center engraved with fox and coronet crest, on hoof feet, by Richard Rugg, 1774.
Provenance
James Robinson, New York (strainer)
Condition
pepper with a dent to base rim, one side and cover; strainer with a dent to bowl; the waiter with one foot bent slightly; otherwise 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.