- 1235
A set of George III silver soup tureen and cover and pair of sauce tureens and covers, Paul Storr, London, 1800
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases and covers, the sauce tureen finials apparently unmarked
- silver
- length of soup tureen over handles 16 in.
- 40.6 cm
oval on rectangular bases, with gadroon borders and leaf capped scroll and drop ring handles, the bodies engraved on one side with lion crest below coronet, soup tureen with matching heraldic finial by William Burwash
Condition
as noted re. unmarked sauce tureen finials and soup tureen finial by another maker, soup tureen with surface scratches throughout, otherwise set in good condition
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 crest and coronet is that of Percy, Dukes of Northumberland, probably for Hugh, 2nd Duke K.G., 1742-1817, or his son Hugh K.G., 1785-1847, 3rd Duke, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1829-30, and Chancellor of Cambridge University, 1840-47.