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A pair of George III silver presentation entrée dishes and covers, Paul Storr, London, 1799
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on sides of dishes and covers
- silver
- length 12 1/2 in.
- 31.7 cm
with gadroon borders and heraldic finials, engraved on one side with arms within ribbon of an order, the other "Presented to Sir Home Popham, K.M., by the Honble The Court Of Directors of the East India Company, 1803."
Provenance
Property of Parish-Watson & Co., Inc., sold, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 16, 1941, lot 21
Condition
on finial with part of antler broken off and needs reattaching, both with repairs to antlers (one with significant repairs), covers and dishes with minor dings and shallow dents, otherwise good
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 Popham for Rear Admiral Home Riggs Popham, K.C.B., K.C.H., 1762-1820, naval commander who served in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. He is remembered for the development of a signal code adopted by the Royal Navy in 1803.