- 2215
A George IV silver entrée dish and cover on Sheffield-plated warming stand, Paul Storr, London, 1829
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on dish, cover, and rosette, the cover numbered 366, the dish stamped Storr & Mortimer
- silver, silver-plate, ivorine (plastic)
- length over handles 14 1/4 in.
- 36.2 cm
the dish with gadroon rim with palmettes and shells and foliage at intervals, engraved with contemporary arms in foliate mantle, matched on the cover, lion-headed handle rising from a rosette, the warming stand partly gadrooned with shell and foliate handles
Condition
the dish with surface scratches and dings from use, stand with silver rubbed and copper base showing at high spots and along handles, the plated liner with some creases and dings, otherwise in good condition. Please note the ivory disks have been removed and replaced with ivorine (plastic).
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 Balfour of Balbirnie, co. Fife.