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LOT 88

Lot 88

George III Silver-Gilt Inkstand, Benjamin Smith II & James Smith II and Paul Storr, London, 1811

George III Silver-Gilt Inkstand, Benjamin Smith II & James Smith II and Paul Storr, London, 1811
Lot 88 Details
George III Silver-Gilt Inkstand, Benjamin Smith II & James Smith II and Paul Storr, London, 1811

of octagonal shape with twin serpent handles at the ends, fitted two cut glass wells with silver-gilt covers flanking a covered urn form wafer box
length 12.8 in — 32.4 cm; height height 5.7 in — 14.4 cm
58.6 oz. — 1823 grams (weighable)

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $27,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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George III Silver-Gilt Inkstand, Benjamin Smith II & James Smith II and Paul Storr, London, 1811
  • George III Silver-Gilt Inkstand, Benjamin Smith II & James Smith II and Paul Storr, London, 1811
  • George III Silver-Gilt Inkstand, Benjamin Smith II & James Smith II and Paul Storr, London, 1811
  • George III Silver-Gilt Inkstand, Benjamin Smith II & James Smith II and Paul Storr, London, 1811

CONDITION DETAILS

The wafer box engraved with CD monogram; the stand engraved around the base of the box 'IN MEMORY OF JAMES EARL OF CARDIGAN, WHO DIED 25th. FEBy. 1811. AGED 85 / and bequeathed a Legacy to Lady Charlotte Duncombe'; very minor chips at the base of one glass well; otherwise in good condition; all well marked, the wafer box (1811) and cover (1812) by Paul Storr

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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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