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Royal. A pair of German silver-gilt marrow spoons, Lewin Dedeke, Celle, circa 1720
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 19cm., 7 1/2 in. long
plain with rat-tail bowls, engraved with Prince of Wales Feathers within a crowned motto, between the initials G(eorgious) P(rinceps)
Provenance
The Royal House of Hanover, Sotheby's, Hanover, 5-15 October, lot 1147
Condition
Marks rubbed but legible. Nice gauge, crisp engraving to bowls. One with more loss to gilding than other. Good overall.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Prince of Wales's feathers are those of George August, Prince of Wales, later George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland and Elector of Hanover.
These marro🔴w scoops belong to a German silver-gilt dinner service made by Dedeke in the English style and with engraving matching that on the Pyne-Platel service made for the Prince of Wales in 1717 (see lots 1149-1157). Much of this service was sold by the Duke of Brunswick in 1923 and acquired by Crichton Brothers. A set of three casters and a pair of trencher salts were sold Christie's, Geneva, 19 November 1996, lots 56-57. A set of flatware, eighteen each of table knives, forks, and spoons, with two basting spoons, is preserved in a private collection, and twenty-four plates are in another private collection, on loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.