- 824
A set of six George III silver salts, Paul Storr, London, 1806
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked on sides below rim
- silver
- length 4 3/8 in.
- 11 cm
on winged paw feet, with gadroon and foliate rims, each engraved with two crests below a viscount crown
Condition
some with minor dings to interior, engravings softened, one with marks mostly obscured, overall 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 crests are those of Camperdown, for Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan, b. 1731, entered the royal navy in 1746, and attained its highest honors. In 1797, he achieved victory off Camperdown, over the Dutch fleet under Admirable de Winter, who was taken prisoner and brought to England on board the Venerable. Duncan was elevated to peerage, Oct. 30, 1797, and the City of London was gave his lordship the freedom and a sword, and he had from the crown a grant of 3000 pounds per annum for the life of himself and his next two successors in the peerage. He married June 6, 1777, Henrietta, 2nd daughter of the Rt. Hon. Robert Dundas, of Arniston, lord-president of the court of Session.