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A pair of George III silver salvers, John Crouch II, London, 1807
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 25.9cm., 10in. long
oval with gadrooned rims, the centres engraved with a full achievement of arms
Provenance
Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. (1773-1828)
Literature
Supplied by Green, Ward & Green, Goldsmiths & Jewellers, 1 Ludgate Street, London, 5 May 1808; '2 best polished 10 inch oval dinner waiters with chased French gadrooned border and chased feet, £16-4-9...' (alongside a larger circular example, now lost), '...Engraving 3 coats of arms and supporters with ornaments mottos & crests, £3-18-0', NLS (Acc.4796/193)
Condition
Good clear marks. Light surface wear commensurate with age.
"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 Forbes of Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, quartering Forbes of Pitsligo and Fraser.