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A set of four George III silver-gilt wine goblets, Robert Sharp, London, 1792
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 17.2cm., 6 3/4 in. high
the tapering circular bowls embossed with laurel borders and frosted stiff-leaf bands, on spreading stepped circular bases with similar laurel border, engraved with a crest below a European coronet
Provenance
Bonham's, London, 21 November 2012, lot 151
Christie's, New York, 1 December 2005, lot 386
Condition
Good clear marks to undersides. Good gauge. Light scratching. 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. 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 crest and coronet are those of H.S.H Christian Frederick Charles Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburgh-Ansbach and Bayreuth and his wife Elizabeth (d.1828), widow of William, 6th Lord Craven (d.1761) and daughter of Augustus, 4th Earl of Berkeley, whom he married in Lisbon on 13th October 1791.
These goblets were almost certainly presented to Chr♍istian Frederick Charles Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg and Ansbach (d.1828), following his marriage to Elizabeth, widow of William, 6th Baron Craven, in 1791.
Pieces from t🉐he same service include: a set of four entrée-dishes and covers with coronet finials matching the engraved coronet on the present goblets (Christie's, London, 20 November 2001, lot 68), a set of four wine-coasters (The Houghton sale, Christie's, London, 8 December 1994, lot 96), and a two-handled silver-gilt cup and cover (Christie's, London, May 12 2012, lot 16)