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A silver-gilt dish, unmarked, probably English, circa 1730
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 44cm., 17 1/4 in. wide
oval, the raised border chased with a band of stiff matted foliage below a gadroon border, engraved with a coat-of-arms within a scrolling foliate cartouche, the underside with scratch weight '53=5'
Provenance
Most probably purchased by Arthur Hill-Trevor, 1st Viscount Dungannon (of the second creation) (1694 - 1771) for Belvoir Park, Fermanagh; Moved to Brynkinalt Hall, Denbighshire by Arthur Hill-Trevor, 2nd Viscount Dungannon (1763 – 1837) in 1795 upon the sale of Belvoir Park; Thence by descent.
Condition
The arms appear to have been engraved at a slightly later date (probably replacing an earlier erased engraving). The centre has also been erased. Probably re-gilded at this point in time. Unmarked. Very good gauge. Good condition overall.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Trevor, probably for Arthur Hill-Trevor, 1st Viscount Dungannon (1694-1771).