- 735
A set of twenty-four George III silver dinner plates engraved with the Royal Badge, Henry Chawner, London, 1794
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked underneath rims, bases numbered and engraved with scratch weights: No. 1 / 13=10; No. 2 / 12=11; No. 3 / 11=12; No. 4 / 12=8; No. 5 / 12=9; No. 6 / 12=14; No. 7 / 13; No. 8 / 12=1; No. 9 / 12=15; No. 10 / 12=14; No. 14 / 12=5; No. 25 / 12=16; No. 27 / 11=1; No. 30 / 13=14; No. 31 / 12=5; No. 33 / 13; No. 35 / 12=11; No. 36 / 12=16; No. 37 / 12=15; No. 38 / 12=14; No. 42 / 12=9; No. 44 / 11=13; No. 45 / 12=11; No. 46 / 12=1
- silver
- diameter 9 in.
- 23 cm
plain circular with the Royal Badge on one side, the other with arms on drapery mantle under Marquess' coronet, bases later engraved D.F.R.
Condition
with surface scratches and nicks from use, engravings rubbed, two plates with a small split at rim, otherwise 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.
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 Stuart, for John 4th Earl & 1st Marquess of Bute, P.C.F.R.S., 1744-1814. The royal arms may be a reference to his posting as envoy to Turin in 1779 and ambassador to Spain in 1788.