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A set of four George III silver casters, John Emes, London, 1805
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- silver
- height 4 3/8 in.
- 11.1 cm
engraved Northampton Militia, the covers pierced as flowers, fully marked on bases, inside cover with lion passant and date letter only.
Provenance
Thomas Lumley Ltd., London, 1977
Condition
one with dent to lower body, 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 Northampton Militia was a regiment in the U.K. from 1763 to 1860, when it was amalgamated into the Northampton and Rutland Militia. It saw service at the Gordon Riots in 1780, during the French Revolutionary War, and the Crimean War.