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A WILLIAM IV SILVER ARGYLE, PAUL STORR FOR STORR & MORTIMER, LONDON, 1832 |
估價
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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描述
- 20.5cm., 8in. high
the otherwise plain baluster body engraved on one side with a crest and marquess's coronet, on four cast knurled rococo supports, leaf-capped silver handle, applied foliate scroll lip, complete with detachable inner cap, hinged cover for the interior sleeve, detachable domed cover with fluted vase-shaped finial, the underside stamped: '210' or '219' and 'STORR & MORTIMER'
來源
Koopman Rare Art, London, 28 April 1999
Condition
the ivory insulators replaced with composite ones. Good heavy gauge. Slightly rubbed but clear mark's to the underside. The cover and inner cover clearly part marked. 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."
拍品資料及來源
The crest is that of Cholmondeley for George Horatio, 2nd Marquess of Cholmondeley P.C. of Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire and Houghton Hall, Norfolk, who succeeded his mother as joint hereditary Grand Chamberlain of England. He was born 16 January 1792 and married, as his second wife in 1830, Lady Susan Somerset (d. 1886), 4th daughter of Henry Charles, 6th Duke of Beaufort. He died on 8 May 1870 without issue, the title passing to his brother William Henry Hugh, 3rd Marquess. Another argyle, Paul Storr, London, 1820, was in The Lillian and Morrie Moss Collection of Paul Storr Silver, cat. p.83, pl. 22. A silver coffee pot, Paul Storr, London, 1826, of similar style to the present argyle is illustrated in the Folger Coffee Company Collection of Antique English Silver Coffee Pots.
Argyles were popular from the middle of the 18th century but become rare by the time the current example was made, although occasional examples appear in silver and Sheffield plate and electroplate throughout the century. This example with its double skinned body is of the more complex type, the others having a heating rod compartment, or a base compartment for hot water.
Argyles were popular from the middle of the 18th century but become rare by the time the current example was made, although occasional examples appear in silver and Sheffield plate and electroplate throughout the century. This example with its double skinned body is of the more complex type, the others having a heating rod compartment, or a base compartment for hot water.