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GEORGE II SILVER INKSTAND, PEZE PILLEAU, LONDON, 1735
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- silver
- Length 8 5/8 in.
Tray engraved with arms and motto "Decus Summum Virtos" in elaborate figural cartouche, with wells below the crested pots for seals, marked on bases of tray, pots, and pierced cover, base also engraved 173?.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, April 12-14, 1984, lot 356A;
Jonathan Trace, New Hampshire, 2010.
Jonathan Trace, New Hampshire, 2010.
Literature
Vanessa Brett, The Sotheby's Directory of Silver, 1986, p. 187, no. 772.
Condition
marks on base of tray struck near rim suggesting being marked before completion, one pot with ding, 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 Holburne of Menstrie, Co. Edinburgh, created baronets 1706.