A set of four Victorian silver entrée dishes and covers, John Figg, London, 1855

oval with gadrooned rims, ribbon-bound reeded handles springing from lion masks, coiled serpent finials above rosettes and beads, engraved with contemporary arms

one finial lacking two bolts and another finial lacking one bolt, but both handles still feel securely attached; one dish with small ding to base; overall all in good condition, nice heavy weight
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.

The arms are those of Waters of Sarnau, Co. Carmarthen, impaling Hutchinson for Edward Waters, M.D. Chester, and his wife Georgina, youngest daughter of the Hon. and Rev. Lorenzo Hely Hutchinson, whom he married in 1837. He died in 1891.