- 2140
A set of four George III silver entrée dishes, Parker and Wakelin, London, 1768
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases, numbered 1-4 and with scratch weights 20=16, 21=15, 20=3, and 20=4
- silver
- length 10 1/8 in.
- 25.7 cm
cushion-shaped with gadroon rims with leaf-tips at the angles, the centers engraved with contemporary arms within rococo cartouche and palms
Condition
all with knife cuts to surface and minor dings throughout, 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 Lamb impaling Milbanke, for Peniston Lamb of Brocket Hall, Herts., only son and heir of Sir Matthew Lamb Bart., and his wife Elizabeth daughter of Sir Ralph Milbanke 7th Bart. who were married in 1769. He was born in 1744, succeeded his father as baronet in 1768, admitted to Lincoln’s Inn 1769, M.P. for Ludgershall 1768-84, Malmesbury 1784-90 and for Newport, Isle of Wight 1790-93. He was created in 1770 Lord Melbourne, Baron of Kilmore, co. Cavan and subsequently Viscount Melbourne of Kilmore 1781. He was gentleman of the Bedchamber to the Prince of Wales 1783-96 and Lord of the Bedchamber 1812 till his death. In 1815 he was created Baron Melbourne of Melbourne, co. Derby and died in 1828, she having died in 1818.