Lot 264
  • 264

A pair of Regency silver entrée dishes and covers on Sheffield-Plated warming stands, Paul Storr, London, the stands by Matthew Boulton, 1817

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on dish, cover, and finial, the warming stands marked on base
  • silver, sheffield-plate
  • length over handles 16 in.
  • 40.6 cm
with gadroon, acanthus and shell rims, the dishes crested, covers engraved on each side with arms, crest, and motto, with sliplock handles terminating in lion's heads atop a paterae, on matching warming stands with removable liners

Condition

dishes with some surface scratches from use and a few minor dings to interior, both warming stands with a few shallow dents underneath bases, 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.

Catalogue Note

The arms are possibly Cator impaling another.