A George III sterling silver lidded entrée dish, Paul Storr, London, circa 1820
Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
with a shallow rounded rectangular body cast with shell and leaf borders, beneath a fitted domed cover with a shell and acanthus leaf cast loop handle
2006 gms total weight of silver, 31 cm wide, 14 cm high, 24 cm deep
- Lot Sold $3,000 (Hammer Price)
- $3,660 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Cover: light rippling to the centre of one side indicate possible erasure of a previously engraved crest. Light to medium overall surface wear and pitting to the top surface; heaver scratches and pitting to the underside. Handle hallmarked with lion passant and monarch's head; cover with full hallmarks, including maker's mark. Body: with full hallmarks, including maker's mark. Medium to heavy surface scratches and pitting to the interior, associated with age and use over time. Cast border in good order with crisp decoration. Heavy wear to the underside consistent with age and use over time.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
AU0832 |
20 Mar 2019 |
Sydney
6 PM