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The Ashburnham Service: a pair of George IV and William IV silver five-light candelabra, the bases Paul Storr, London, 1836/38, the branches Garrard, London, 1826
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on rims of bases, sockets of tops, and nozzles, marked with only maker and lion passant on the sconces and drip-pans, the drip pans also with William IV duty mark
- silver
- height 27 1/2 in.
- 70 cm
decorated with acanthus, scrolls and flowerheads throughout, the bases applied with arms in drapery mantel on two sides, the detachable tops with acanthus-capped reeded arms with paterae, the sockets of the tops crested, the sconces with crested drip-pans and nozzles
Condition
each with a small repair to one arm, another arm with splitting at solder join where the scroll containing patera meets stem, otherwise 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 Ashburnham for Bertram Ashburnham, 4th Earl of Ashburnham 1797-1878. In 1840, he married Katherine Charlotte, daughter of George Baillie of Jerviswood, co. Lanark and sister of George, 10th Earl of Haddington. In his youth Ashburnham was a great traveller and an avid collector of fine art, early and rare books and manuscripts. Through his lifetime he amassed an extensive library of English and foreign printed works, which was in part purchased by the British Government in 1883.
The Earl commissioned an extensive silver dinner service with a new and particular design, adapted from Moorish ornament. The service was made by the firm of Storr & Mortimer, mostly between 1836 and 1838. A large portion was dispersed by Christie's London on 24 March, 1914, but other elements of the service have been appeared on the market in 1953 and 1973. A salver from the service is also in the current sale, lot 182.
The Earl commissioned an extensive silver dinner service with a new and particular design, adapted from Moorish ornament. The service was made by the firm of Storr & Mortimer, mostly between 1836 and 1838. A large portion was dispersed by Christie's London on 24 March, 1914, but other elements of the service have been appeared on the market in 1953 and 1973. A salver from the service is also in the current sale, lot 182.