A GEORGE III SILVER TEA URN, ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1792
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A GEORGE III SILVER TEA URN, ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1792
partly-fluted urn form with gadroon borders, the front engraved with accollé arms, motto, and supporters under Duke's coronet, the cover crested within garter below coronet, with removable flame finial, interior with cylinder for heating rod with detachable silver collar and an iron plug, all silver pieces engraved F & C (1) below coronet
marked throughout
129 oz 10 dwt gross excluding plug
4030.5 g
height 17 ¼ in.
44 cm
Condition Report:
Body of urn with shallow bruises and dings. Surface a bit bright. Please note the original ivory handle has been replaced with ivorine.
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.
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Property of a Lady
A GEORGE III SILVER TEA URN, ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1792
partly-fluted urn form with gadroon borders, the front engraved with accollé arms, motto, and supporters under Duke's coronet, the cover crested within garter below coronet, with removable flame finial, interior with cylinder for heating rod with detachable silver collar and an iron plug, all silver pieces engraved F & C (1) below coronet
marked throughout
129 oz 10 dwt gross excluding plug
4030.5 g
height 17 ¼ in.
44 cm
Condition Report:
Body of urn with shallow bruises and dings. Surface a bit bright. Please note the original ivory handle has been replaced with ivorine.
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.
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