Silver, Glass Ceramics

December 03, 2008

LOT 133

Lot 133

George IV Silver Wine Cooler, Paul Storr, London, 1829

George IV Silver Wine Cooler, Paul Storr, London, 1829
Lot 133 Details
George IV Silver Wine Cooler, Paul Storr, London, 1829

height 10.4" — 26.3 cm.
67.5 oz. — 2101 grams

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $8,160
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with a crest and inscribed ‘PRESENTED / TO / JOSEPH RANDOLPH MULLINGS ESQr. / AS A TESTIMONY OF REGARD / FOR HIS ASSIDUITY AND ABILITY / IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR FAMILY CONCERNS / BY / COLl. ALEXANDER COLSTON / THE REVd. THOs. EDWARDS COLSTON A.M. / Wm. HUNGERFORD COLSTON D.D. / Mrs. BELL / THE HONble. Mrs. GEOe. BROWNE / 5th JANy. 1830’; liner is functional replacement (not silver); a little wear to oak sprigs issuing from dolphins; otherwise in good condition; good marks under base

LOT 133
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About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.