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A quantity of 19th century Queen's pattern table silver, various date and makers
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Electroplate
comprising; twenty-four William IV Scottish table forks, James & Walter Marshall, Edinburgh, 1832 & 1842; twenty-one Scottish George IV dessert spoons, George McHattie, Edinburgh, 1824, three further dessert spoons, Eley & Fearn, London, 1822-30, twenty-two George IV dessert forks, Aaron Hadfield, Sheffield, 1815-21, twenty-nine Scottish teaspoons, James & Walter Marshall, Edinburgh, 1822, twenty-four George IV dessert knives, Joseph Law, Sheffield, 1819, together with two Scottish fish knives, a condiment spoon, a pair of sugar tongs, and five electroplated coffee spoons
Provenance
Some Sir John Stuart, formerly Belsches Wishart (1752-1821)
Literature
Possibly some of this group supplied by Mackay & Cunningham, Jewellers Manufacturers of Gold & silver Plate, North Bridge, Edinburgh, 23 October 1819; 24 Silver Dessert knives Kings pattern £9-19-6' along with '2 silver butter knives kings pattern £2-5-0, engraving 26 crests on, £0-13-0', NLS (Acc.4796/195)
and
Francis James & Walter Marshall, Jewellers and Silversmiths, 52 North Bridge, Edinburgh, 13 March 1823; 3 dozen teaspoons, £14-9-6, engraved with crests on each, £0-18-0', NLS (Acc.4796/194)
and
Mackay & Cunningham, Jewellers Manufacturers of Gold & silver Plate, North Bridge, Edinburgh, 13 October 1825; '6 Silver salt spoons, £7-7-6', NLS (Acc.4796/195)
and
Francis James & Walter Marshall, Jewellers and Silversmiths, 52 North Bridge, Edinburgh, 13 March 1823; 3 dozen teaspoons, £14-9-6, engraved with crests on each, £0-18-0', NLS (Acc.4796/194)
and
Mackay & Cunningham, Jewellers Manufacturers of Gold & silver Plate, North Bridge, Edinburgh, 13 October 1825; '6 Silver salt spoons, £7-7-6', NLS (Acc.4796/195)
Condition
Good clear marks. Light surface wear. Some pieces with filled handles (Sheffield manufacture) are slightly pronounced in terms of blades to handles but generally good. One dessert knife in particular will need repair before usage.
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"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."