Lot 147
  • 147

A Scottish silver soup tureen and pair of matching sauce tureens, Alex Edmonston, Edinburgh, 1823

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on tureens, covers, finials and liners and with retailer's mark AM, sauce tureens, covers and liners dot numbered
  • silver
  • length of soup tureen over handles 15 5/8 in.
  • 39.7 cm
each engraved on one side with contemporary arms, the covers crested and with artichoke finials, sauce tureens with removable liners

Condition

laquered, one sauce tureen with two feet very slightly pushed up into base, minor dings to interiors, 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.
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 Douglas.