shaped circular with gadroon and foliate borders, the cover with crown finial and engraved on one side with arms and the other with arms, motto and three crests, the base engraved with arms and three crests. Together with silver-plated stands by T. & J. Creswick, Sheffield, crested to match.

interiors of entree dishes with light scratches from use, stands with some small dents and dings throughout, overall good condition, engravings 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.

The arms on one side are those of Burdett-Coutts.  Together with the ducal coronet finials, this suggests that they may have formed part of the extensive collection of plate, "said to be the most valuable of any in the country", that was inherited by the actress Harriet Mellon from her first husband, banker Thomas Coutts; she married as her second husband the young Duke of St. Albans, and Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts was her heir.

For more information about this maker please see the silversmithꦚ biographies at the end of this catalog.