Lot 481
- 481
Three Georgian silver meat platters, Magdelene Feline and William Holmes, London, 1756 and 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases, the larger engraved No. 17 and scratch weight 74=9
- Silver
- lengths 11 3/4 in., 20 1/4 in.
- 29.8cm, 51.3cm
oval with shaped gadroon rims, comprising a pair of small dishes engraved with later crests, and a larger dish engraved with contemporary arms
Condition
scratches from use to the larger, others good
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 arms on the larger are those of Fitzwilliam impaling Ponsonby for William, 4th Earl of Fitzwilliam (1748-1833) and his first wife Lady Charlotte Ponsonby, second daughter of William, 2nd Earl of Bessborough, by Lady Caroline Cavendish, his wife, daughter of William, 3rd Duke of Devonshire. William 4th Earl was briefly Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1795.