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An unusual George II silver two-handle 'trompe l'oeil' basket, Edward Wakelin, London, circa 1750
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 39cm., 15 1/2 in. over handles
the oval body embossed and chased to simulate basket weave, stylise rope border and handles, on four ball feet, the centre engraved with the cypher 'HL' below an earl's coronet, engraved scratch weight 28=8, maker's mark stamped three times only
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 26 June 1975, lot 193
Christie's, Rome, 7 December 2005, lot 463
Condition
Good clear marks to underside. Does not sit quite flat on an even surface. One foot with small repair at junction. Engraving probably later (19th century). Otherwise nice 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 cypher below an earl's coronet is probably for Henry Lowther, 3rd Earl of Lonsdale (1818-1876).