A George I silver ragout spoon, Paul de Lamerie, London, 1720Hanoverian rat-tail pattern, engraved with a coat-of-arms30cm., 11 ¾in. long170gr., 5 ½oz.品相: Some wear to the hallmarks, but legible. Minor dings and marks in the bowl."In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby`s is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."来源: Christie`s, London, 21 May, 1969, lot 78Sir George Dowty (1901-1975)The Dowty CollectionChristie`s, New York, 22 April, 1993, lot 47来源2: Hare, Susan (ed.); Paul de Lamerie: The Work of England`s Master Silversmith 1688-1751; London, 1990Schroder, Timothy; The Dowty Collection of Silver by Paul de Lamerie; London, 1983来源3: The arms are those of Treby quatering Grange, for George Treby (c.1694-1742), son of Sir George Treby, the eminent Whig lawyer and politician, and his third wife Dorothy, daughter of Ralph Grange. George Treby the younger was M.P. for Plympton (1708-27), Secretary at War (1718-24), Master of the Household (1730-40) and Lord of the Treasury (1740-42).Treby is an important figure in the study of Paul de Lamerie due to the survival of several invoices issued to him as a patron of the silversmith. The current spoon appears on an invoice dated April 25th 1721 as `4 Ladles or ragoos spoons weight 27oz. 10dwt...£8-14-0`