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An unusual pair of George III parcel-gilt silver "grapevine" wine coolers, Joseph Preedy, London, 1802-03
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on coolers and liners, one collar with maker's mark and lion passant, the other collar apparently unmarked
- silver
- height 11 in.
- 28 cm
openwork sides applied with grapevine swags hung from baccante masks, the bases engraved with two crests, detachable openwork collar and gilt liner
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, July 19, 1982, lot 204
Condition
minor dents & dings to the liners and one cooler, otherwise good condition, well-modeled & crisp
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
A pair of wine coolers by Preedy with nearly identical bases was owned by Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, the fifth son of George III and Queen Charlotte. They were sold Sotheby's, New York, March 16, 2012, lot 183.
For more info꧂rmation about this maker please see the silversmith biographies at the end of this catalog.