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A set of four George III silver entrée dishes and covers, William Bennett, London, 1808
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- silver
- length 12 1/4 in.
- 31 cm
rounded rectangular with gadroon rims, interior and cover engraved with early arms on drapery mantles with motto PERSEVERANDO, with later detachable reeded ring finials, fully marked.
Condition
signs of use, as noted re. handles, 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.
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Henley impaling Fane, for the Right Hon. Joseph Warner Henley, of Waterpery, b. March 3, 1793, m. Dec. 9, 1817, Georgiana, daughter of John Fane, Esq. of Wormsley, Oxon, by Lady Elizabeth his wife, daughter of the Earl of Macclesflield, and by her had issue. He was President of the Board of Trade from March to Dec. 1852 and from March 1858 to Feb. 1859.