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A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER SHELL DISHES, BENJAMIN GODFREY, LONDON, CIRCA 1730 |
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
with a small George I coffee pot, Thomas Folkingham, London, 1714, plain tapering cylindrical form with domed cover and bell finial, ebonised wood scroll handle, crested, engraved scratchweight, 15cm., 5 7/8 in. high, 276.4gr., 8oz. 16dwt.; and a George II covered milk jug, mark of John Wirgman of London, circa 1750, oval form with gadrooned rims, crested, maker's mark only struck four times, 13cm., 5in. high, 173gr., 5oz. 10dwt.
Condition
The shells of very good heavy gauge. Clear maker's mark on each, the pseudo marks hevily distorted. The coffee pot with good clear mark. Replacement handle. Otherwise good condition. The milk jug missing raffia handle. Good clear maker's marks to underside. Good overall.
"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."