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LOT 34

Lot 34

The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727

The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727
Lot 34 Details
The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727

engraved with armorials
height 10.8 in — 27.5 cm, diameter 15.5 in — 39.4 cm
174.8 oz. — 5436 grams
assay master Edward Penman

Estimate $150,000-$180,000

Realised: $183,750
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727
  • The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727
  • The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727
  • The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727
  • The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727
  • The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727
  • The Hopetoun Monteith, Important George II Scottish Silver Monteith Bowl, Harry Beathune, Edinburgh, 1727
Provenance:

Charles, 1st Earl of Hopetoun, by descent to the Marquesses of Linlithgow, of Hopetoun House, West Lothian, Scotland
The Marquess of Linlithgow, Christie's, London, June 15, 1977, lot 126
S.J. Shrubsole, New York
Christie's, New York, April 16, 1999, lot 223
William B.G. Humphries Collection, Toronto

Literature:

Georgina Lee, Monteith Bowls, 1978, p. 104, no. 297

Exhibited:

Royal Scottish Museum, "Treasures from Scottish Houses", 21st Edinburgh International Festival, August-September, 1967

Note:

The arms are those of Hope impaling Johnstone, for Charles Hope, 1st Earl of Hopetoun (1681-1742) and his wife Henrietta Johnstone, daughter of William, 1st Marquess of Annandale

Proceeds to benefit the Gardiner Museum, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

One or two very minor dents are not significant; a larger dent evidently removed in the fluting at about 4 o'clock of one handle; base very slightly pushed in; otherwise in substantially good condition; noted that the bowl is positioned very slightly off-centre on its base; well marked under the base and engraved with scratch weight o/175 : d/12

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  • 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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