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A set of thirteen George III Scottish silver sauce ladles, Alexander Ziegler, Edinburgh, circa 1790
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Electroplate, Horn, Ivory
engraved with a crest; together with a George I Scottish silver rat-tail spoon, Charles Dickson, Edinburgh, circa 1720, engraved with a crest and motto; and four further George I rat-tail spoons, Patrick Murray, Edinburgh, 1717, engraved with the initial 'B' (18)
Provenance
Those engraved 'B' probably for Belsches of Invermay or Toft.
Condition
The ladles with clear marks. One a little bent to the handle but otherwise good. The spoons of good gauge with clear marks. Typical surface wear in accordance with age and use.
"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 crest on the spoon by Charles Dickson, depicting a handing holding aloft a mirror, is that of Glendoick. The crest on the sauce ladles is for Forbes of Pitsligo. Probably for Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet (1739-1806)