Lot Essay
Mary Norcliffe left detailed instructions in her will regarding her funeral and the inscription to be engraved on her tomb, which can be found in Ripon Cathedral.
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MARK OF PAUL HANET, LONDON, 1728
Details
A SET OF TWELVE GEORGE II SILVER TWO-PRONGED TABLE FORKS
MARK OF PAUL HANET, LONDON, 1728
Hanoverian pattern, each with two rounded tines, engraved with a lozenge-of-arms, marked on handles
7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm.) long
24 oz. 13 dwt. (767 gr.)
The arms are those of Norcliffe with Hesketh in pretence, for Mary Norcliffe (1675- 1739), widow of Fairfax Norcliffe of Langton (1674-1720). She was daugher and co-heir of Thomas Hesketh of Heslington.
MARK OF PAUL HANET, LONDON, 1728
Hanoverian pattern, each with two rounded tines, engraved with a lozenge-of-arms, marked on handles
7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm.) long
24 oz. 13 dwt. (767 gr.)
The arms are those of Norcliffe with Hesketh in pretence, for Mary Norcliffe (1675- 1739), widow of Fairfax Norcliffe of Langton (1674-1720). She was daugher and co-heir of Thomas Hesketh of Heslington.
Provenance
Mary Hesketh (1675-1739), widow of Fairfax Norcliffe of Langton (1674-1720).
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 22 April 1998, lot 315.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 22 April 1998, lot 315.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Brought to you by
Harry Williams-Bulkeley
International Head of Silver Department
Mary Norcliffe left detailed instructions in her will regarding her funeral and the inscription to be engraved on her tomb, which can be found in Ripon Cathedral.