14th Feb, 2024 9:30
FINE ART & ANTIQUES
287
A GEORGE III SILVER SWEETMEAT BOWL AND COVER
by George Smith (II), London 1778, of inverted baluster form upon a domed foot with an embossed leaf border, the double-domed pull-off lid surmounted by a chased pineapple finial, the body with embossed decoration of C-scrolls and flowerheads above rocaille, engraved with a crest of out of a mural coronet a demi-gryphon holding between the claws a mullet pierced, the lid with similar embossed decoration and engraved crest, the foot rim engraved with contemporaneous initials C over I*E in Roman script. 23cm high, 25.5 troy ounces
The crest is for Wollaston
Sold for £1,400
by George Smith (II), London 1778, of inverted baluster form upon a domed foot with an embossed leaf border, the double-domed pull-off lid surmounted by a chased pineapple finial, the body with embossed decoration of C-scrolls and flowerheads above rocaille, engraved with a crest of out of a mural coronet a demi-gryphon holding between the claws a mullet pierced, the lid with similar embossed decoration and engraved crest, the foot rim engraved with contemporaneous initials C over I*E in Roman script. 23cm high, 25.5 troy ounces
The crest is for Wollaston
Auction: FINE ART & ANTIQUES, 14th Feb, 2024
We are delighted to present our February sale, featuring an array of distinguished collections.
At the forefront of the auction stands lot 565—an extraordinary Louis XV parcel-enamelled gold snuff box crafted by Claude Lisonnet (fl.1736-1761), adorned with exquisite en basse-taille decoration.
Among the treasures is lot 580, arguably the rarest item in the sale—a captivating pearl and diamond quarter-repeating ring watch bearing the signature of Ge. Achard et Fils, dating to circa 1800.
We invite you to explore the catalogue at your leisure and encourage you to reach out with any enquiries you may have. We look forward to welcoming you at the preview.
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