- 746
A pair of George II silver tureens, John Wakelin & Robert Garrard, London, 1800-01
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, each tureen with one handle marked with lion passant only
- silver
- length 14 1/2 in.
- 36.8 cm
with lion mask and paw feet, dolphin-chased bail handles, engraved with palms enclosing arms under earl's coronet and motto "NEC CUPIAS NEC METUAS"
Condition
a few minor dings throughout, all feet slightly pushed up in to bowl, 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 Yorke, impaling Lindsay for Philip 3rd Earl of Hardwicke K.G. P.C. L.L.D, F.R.S. F.S.A. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1801-6 and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of James 5th Earl of Balcarres whom he married in 1782.