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A GEORGE II SILVER SOAP BOX, ANN CRAIG & JOHN NEVILLE, LONDON, 1740-1745 |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 10.5cm., 4 1/8in. high
spherical, the cover engraved and pierced with a rococo frieze incorporating military trophies and dragons, centered by an engraved crest below a viscount's coronet, maker's mark only
Provenance
S.J. Phillips, London, 28 March 2000
Condition
Makers mark only to underside, not quite clearly struck but very much legible. The centre of the cover probably erased and patched with a later Crest added. The piercing is good but engraving a little rubbed. The lower body was possibly previously engraved as the colour is quite bright. Good gauge and otherwise 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. 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 is that of Anson probably for Thomas Anson (1767-1818), eldest son of George Anson, formerly Adams (1731-1789) and his wife, Mary, daughter of George Venables-Vernon, 1st Baron Vernon. Thomas Anson, who in 1794 was married at Holkham, Norfolk to Anne Margaret, daughter of Thomas William Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester of Holkham, was M.P. for Lichfield between 1789 and 1806. During the latter year he was created Viscount Anson of Shugborough and Orgrave, Staffordshire.