A Pair of George III Silver Sauce-Tureens and Covers by Abstinando King, London, 1810
each bombé oblong and on four paw-cast feet, with two scroll handles with mask-cast terminals and a gadrooned border, the cover with a reeded and leaf-cast loop handle, the body and cover each engraved on one side with the badge and the other with the initials of the East Kent Militia, the covers further engraved inside with a presentation inscription 21cm wide over handles, 58oz, 1,803gr (2) Provenance: Bonhams, London, 28 July 2021, lot 76. The inscription reads 'The Gift of Colonel Sawbridge to the East Kent Mess'.
Each is fully marked under rim and further part marked inside cover. The marks near the rim with wear, with some only just visible. The marks inside the cover generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and to the engraving. There are some bruises overall. There have been some repairs on each, particularly noticeable to where the feet attach to the base. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
each bombé oblong and on four paw-cast feet, with two scroll handles with mask-cast terminals and a gadrooned border, the cover with a reeded and leaf-cast loop handle, the body and cover each engraved on one side with the badge and the other with the initials of the East Kent Militia, the covers further engraved inside with a presentation inscription 21cm wide over handles, 58oz, 1,803gr (2) Provenance: Bonhams, London, 28 July 2021, lot 76. The inscription reads 'The Gift of Colonel Sawbridge to the East Kent Mess'.
Each is fully marked under rim and further part marked inside cover. The marks near the rim with wear, with some only just visible. The marks inside the cover generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and to the engraving. There are some bruises overall. There have been some repairs on each, particularly noticeable to where the feet attach to the base. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
