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A set of twelve George III silver dinner plates, William Pitts, London, 1789
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases, engraved with scratch weights 18=7, 18=8, 18=14 (2), 18=15, 18=17, 19=3, 19=4 (2), 19=5 (2), 19=6
- silver
- diameter 9 5/8 in.
- 24.4 cm
with shaped gadroon rims, engraved with arms under a coronet, motto and supporters
Condition
all with surface scratches from use, a few with very minor dings, overall 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.
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 Duncan, for Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, 1731-1804, naval hero, Admiral and Commander-in-Chief in the North Seas. In 1797 he brilliantly defeated the Dutch fleet under Admiral de Winter off Camperdown, capturing or destroying 15 ships. De Winter was taken prisoner and brought to England on board the “Venerable”. Duncan was elevated to the peerage as Baron Duncan of Lundie and Viscount Duncan of Camperdown. He received the thanks of both houses of Parliament. The city of London gave him the Freedom of the City and a sword and he had from the crown a grant of 3000 pounds per annum for his life and his next two successors in the peerage. The scheme of an invasion of Ireland by 40,000 troops under General Hoche perished with the Dutch fleet. In 1797 he was created Knight of St. Alexander Newski of Russia. He married in 1777 Henrietta, 2nd daughter of the Rt. Hon. Robert Dundas of Arniston, lord president of the court of Session. He inherited Lundie on the decease of his brother in 1796 and Gleneagles on the death of his cousin George Cockburn Haldane in 1799. (The Complete Peerage)