Decorative Arts and Design Auction

December 11, 2013

LOT 50

Lot 50

Pair of George III Silver Wine Coasters, Thomas Holland II, London, 1807

Pair of George III Silver Wine Coasters, Thomas Holland II, London, 1807
Lot 50 Details
Pair of George III Silver Wine Coasters, Thomas Holland II, London, 1807

with turned wood bases and silver bosses
diameter 5.4" — 13.8 cm.
11.1 oz. — 345 grams

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Richard G. Meech Collection, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with crests on the bosses; wooden bases are loose and can be removed; one has a split at one seam and repair at the other; well marked at base edges; weight is without wood bases; 11.1 oz. — 345 grams weight of silver without bases

LOT 50
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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