- 2219
A Regency silver meat platter, Paul Storr, London, 1816
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and stamped 865
- silver
- length 23 1/4 in.
- 59 cm
of good weight, oval with elaborate grapevine border with baskets of grapes and acanthus at intervals, engraved on each side with contemporary arms under drapery mantle with motto SAPERE AUDE
Condition
surface scratches and minor dings from use, base with one small dent to edge, 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 Parker of Cuerden and Extwistle, co. Lancaster quartering Townley of Royle, for Robert Townley-Parker of Cuerdon Hall and of Astley, M.P. D.L. High Sheriff 1817, b. 1793, married 1816 Harriet, youngest daughter of Thomas Brooke of Church Minshull, co. Chester, 2nd son of Sir Richard Brooke Bart. of Norton Priory. He died in 1879.