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A set of eighteen George II silver plates, London, circa 1744
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, 7 by Edward Feline, London, 1744; 4 by James Fraillon, London, 1715; 2 by Richard Bayley, London, 1717; 1 by John Swift, London, 1728; 4 apparently unmarked
bases numbered and with scratch weights
Feline: No. 3 / 20=13; ; No. 6 / 19=15.5; No. 7 / 20=6; No. 10 / 19=18.5; No. 15 / 20=2.5; No. 23 / 19=15; No. 24 / 20=3; Fraillon: No. 25 / 20=15; No. 26 / 21=1.5; No. 30 / 19=11.5; No. 31 / 21=9; Bayley: No. 29 / 19=5; No. 33 / 19=17
Swift: No. 34 / 20=5; Unmarked: No. 27 / 20=13.5; No. 28 / 20=14.5; No. 35 / 21=5.5; No. 36 / 20=11.5 - silver
- diameter 9 1/2 in.
- 24.1 cm
gadroon rims, engraved with arms in drapery mantle and crest below coronet, comprising 7 by Feline, 1744, the others with rims reshaped from earlier plates
Condition
as noted later rims, all with surface scratches and minor dings, 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 Maynard, Baron Maynard, probably for Grey 5th Baron (1679-1745) or the 6th Baron. Grey is associated with major silver by Paul de Lamerie, including the famous Maynard sideboard dish from 1736, now in the Cahn collection, see Ellenor Alcorn, cat. no. 27.