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Royal. A set of four George III silver-gilt wine coasters fitted to a pair of Victorian silver-gilt trolleys, the coasters, Benjamin Smith, London, 1807, the trolleys, Robert Garrard for R. & S. Garrard, London, 1837
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Wood
- the coasters, 14cm., 5 1/2 in. diameter; the trolleys, 19 1/2 in., 49.5cm. long overall
the circular coasters with cast and pierced grape vine sides between moulded borders, each with base plates engraved with a royal ducal badge, wood undersides; attached with wing-nuts (one missing) to a pair of hourglass-shaped two-bottle trolleys with T-shaped pulls, each decorated with applied cast reed and grapevine borders and on four similar cast and pierced revolving wheels
Provenance
The property of descendants of John Deere (1804-1886), American blacksmith, inventor and founder of the Deere & Company, manufacturers of agricultural, construction and forestry machinery, &c., sold Sotheby’s, New York, 21 October 1998, lot 249
Condition
All elements clearly fully or part marked. One coasted with missing vine tendril creating slightly noticeable gap. One fastening screw is absent to one coaster. Slight wear to high points of gilding on trolleys. Both move nicely on a flat surface. Good overall condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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 badge is that of one of the sons of George III.