Decorative Arts & Design

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LOT 134

Lot 134

George IV Silver Shaped Oval Meat Platter, William Brown, London, 1823

George IV Silver Shaped Oval Meat Platter, William Brown, London, 1823
Lot 134 Details
George IV Silver Shaped Oval Meat Platter, William Brown, London, 1823

engraved with armorials and motto 'VIRTUS AD ETHERA TENDIS'
length 26 in — 66 cm
166.2 oz. — 5168 grams

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $5,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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George IV Silver Shaped Oval Meat Platter, William Brown, London, 1823
  • George IV Silver Shaped Oval Meat Platter, William Brown, London, 1823
Provenance:

Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, "Continental & English Silver Portrait Miniatures and Objects of Vertu", October 12, 1978, Lot 402
Collection of Sam and Esther Sarick

Note:

The arms are likely those of Lieutenant General Robert Balfour of Balbirnie (1772-1837)

CONDITION DETAILS

Some pronounced knife marks; otherwise in substantially good condition; well marked on the underside

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  • 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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