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A George II silver shaving jug and basin, John Tuite, London, 1731
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked on body and cover of jug and base and underneath rim of basin
- silver, wood
- length of basin 13 1/4 in.
- 33.7 cm
both engraved with contemporary cartouches with slightly later arms, the jug also crested within rococo cartouche on other side, the basin with shaped rim set with four portrait medallions within laurel wreaths
Condition
as noted re. slightly later arms and crest, marks on jug rubbed, replaced wood handle, the basin in 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 Rowley of Tendring Hall, Suffolk with Dawson in pretense for Sir William Rowley, K.B., admiral of the fleet. He was a very distinguished naval commander from the years 1716 to 1746. His wife Arabella was the daughter and heir of Thomas Dawson, who was killed at the siege of Gibraltar, 1705, and who was son and heir of Thomas Dawson of Castle Dawson, co. Londonderry. They were married before July 21, 1729.