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A George III silver two-handled tray, William Burwash & Richard Sibely I, London, 1808
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base
- silver
- length over handles 25 3/4 in.
- 65.5 cm
oval, the pierced border applied with rosettes linked by laurel swags, matching panel feet, with beaded and ribbon-bound reeded handles, the center engraved with arms in rococo-style cartouche below later Greek Royal arms, probably altered
Provenance
Princess Anastasia of Greece (formerly Mrs. W.B. Leeds), to her son
Lieutenant Commodore William B. Leeds, and by descent
sold Sotheby's New York, October 26, 2005, lot 219
Lieutenant Commodore William B. Leeds, and by descent
sold Sotheby's New York, October 26, 2005, lot 219
Condition
as noted re. probable alterations, light surface scratches from use and engravings softened, 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 Princess Anastasia of Greece was born as Nancy Steward in Cleveland, Ohio. She first married George E. Worthington. After they divorced, her second husband was the tin-plate manufacturer William B. Leeds, who with his partner had formed a tin trust sold to J.P. Morgan for $18 million in 1901. On his death in 1908, Leeds left a fortune rumored to be 40 million pounds. The widow moved to London, where she met Prince Christopher of Greece (1888-1940), youngest child of King George I of the Hellenes, grandson of King Christian IX of Denmark, and thus nephew of Queen Alexandra and Tsarina Maria Feodorovna. They were married in 1920 and she became Princess Anastasia of Greece. She died shortly afterwards in 1923 from cancer.