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A George II silver hash dish, Anthony Nelme, London, 1733
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- silver, wood
- diameter 13 in.
- 33 cm
plain hemispherical with tall stirrup-shaped handles, engraved on one side with contemporary arms in baroque cartouche, marked on base.
Condition
repaired at handles, otherwise good, original arms
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.
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of the son of Sir Peter Delmé Lord Mayor, also named Peter, b. 1710, M.P. who married 1st in 1737 Anna Maria, daughter of Sir John Shaw, Bt., of Eltham, who died in 1740 and 2nd Christian Pain, also of Eltham., according to Burke’s Landed Gentry, he was M.P. for Ludgershall 1734-41 and for Southampton 1741-1754, freeman of the town. Known as a patron of the arts, influential in the Academy of Sciences and the Royal Society, sometimes called “Peter the Czar” in reference to his wealth, he spent much of his fortune and finally shot himself in Grosvenor Square.