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A set of twelve George II silver three prong table forks with the arms of George Booth, 2nd Earl of Warrington, John Jacob, London, 1735/6
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- two with leopard’s head struck twice instead of date letter, one with maker and lion passant only visible
- silver
- length 7 3/4 in.
- 19.7 cm
of heavy weight, engraved with the Booth arms in strapwork cartouche under earl’s coronet
Provenance
Christie’s London, April 20, 1921, from lots 7, 8, 11, 16 and 20.
Literature
James Lomax and James Rothwell, Country House Silver from Dunham Massey, p. 72
Condition
good condition, with typical wear from use
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 Booth, for George Booth, 2nd Earl of Warrington, 1675-1758, of Dunham Massey.
These are part of “9 douzen Spoones….9 douzen Forks” described in The Particular of my Plate, made by John Jacob dating from 1735 and 1736 and weighing in total 754 oz., of which twelve spoons and forks are at Dunham Massey, inv. DUN.S.315