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TWO GEORGE II SILVER TANKARDS, GURNEY & COOKE AND FRANCIS CRUMP, LONDON, 1741 AND 1759 |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- fully marked on bases and covers, bases with scratch weights, the first 25=7, the second 29 oz
- SILVER
- height of taller 8 in.
- 20.3 cm
both of baluster form with domed covers, the scroll handles applied with a baluster and with heart terminals, the Gurney & Cooke engraved with arms and crest on front and initials W/WS on base, the Crump with initials P/WS on base
Condition
Gurney & Cooke tankard with rubbed marks on cover; Crump tankard with small dent to cover rim, slight splitting where hinge & baluster applied to handle; 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.
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 are those of Wiltshire, Bedford and co. Gloucester impaling Browne.