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A pair of Victorian silver royal presentation dessert stands, Edward Barnard & Sons, London, 1857
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 25.5cm., 10in. high
the inscribed cast triform bases each supporting two children, one with a leopard, the other a ram, below vine stems and detachable wirework baskets
Condition
Hallmarks clear to grassy bases and underside of detachable baskets. One basket sits very loosely on the base and therefore does not stand straight, the other screws tightly and stands straight. Both stands would originally had glass stands. There do not appear to be any losses to the applied leaves and vine with both baskets in good original condition. Light wear to figures but generally 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The inscriptions read: 'TO FREDERIC WILLIAM VICTOR ERNEST CHARLES CHRISTIAN AUGUSTUS PRINCE OF SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN SONDERBURG AUGUSTENBURG FROM HIS GRAND AUNT AND GODMOTHER Victoria R 7th Octr. 1857.'
The recipient of these dessert stands was the baby son and first-born of Frederic VIII, Duke of Schelswig-Holstein (1829-1880) and his wife, Princess Adelheid of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1835-1900), whom he married on 11 September 1856. Prince Frederic William was born on 3 August 1857 and died on 29 October 1858. He could claim Queen Victoria as his great aunt through his maternal grandmother, Princess Feodora of Leiningen (1807-1872), Victoria’s older half-sister.