Lot 254
  • 254

Group of Georgian Silver Servers

Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 USD
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Description

  • silver
  • Length of strainer 13 in.; Length of ladle 14 1/2 in.
Comprising a punch strainer by Hester Bateman, London, 1785; a crested punch ladle by maker's mark RW in oval, Edinburgh, 1798; a fish slice by John Emes, London, 1802; a crested marrow spoon by Edward Hall, London, 1723; a pair of sugar nips initialed H/DM by Henry Plumpton of London; a mote spoon by maker's mark WE. 6 pieces.

Provenance

The sugar nips: Jonathan Trace, New York, 1987.
The mote spoon: Jonathan Trace, New Hampshire, 2010.

Condition

handle of fish slice with a few dings and minor creases, otherwise all in 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.
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