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A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT CLARET JUGS

Lot 10
07.07.2023 11:00UTC +00:00
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£ 17 640
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 992684
Lot 10 | A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT CLARET JUGS
Estimate value
£ 20 000 – 30 000
A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT CLARET JUGS

MARK OF JOHN BRIDGE, LONDON, 1830

The lobed bodies chased with acanthus foliage and applied with Bacchic masks and thrysi inspired by the Warwick vase, with vine tendril handle and detachable stopper with vine finial, the cover later engraved with the Royal crest within the Garter motto and with Royal Duke's crown above, the necks later engraved with the monogram of Queen Victoria within the Garter motto and Royal crown above, within scroll cartouche, each marked on body, cover and finial, each stamped on base 'RUNDELL, BRIDGE ET RUNDELL AURIFICIES REGIS LONDINI'

101/2 in. (26.5 cm.) high

gross weight 104 oz. (3,246 gr.)

The initials VR are for Queen Victoria (r.1837-1901), of Great Britain and Ireland.

The crest is for Prince George, Duke of Cambridge K.G., K.T., K.P. (1819-1904).





Provenance

Queen Victoria (r.1837-1901) of Great Britain and Ireland, by descent to her cousin,

Prince George, Duke of Cambridge K.G., K.T., K.P. (1819-1904).

His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge K.G., K.T., K.P. etc., deceased; Christie's, London, 6 June 1904, lot 258 (£90 to Garrard).

With Garrard and Co., London.

A Gentleman; Christie's, London, 9 July 1997, lot 76.



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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.
Applied technique:Metalwork
Medium:Silver
Place of origin:Northern Europe, Europe, United Kingdom
Category:Carafes, Decanters, Jugs, Pitchers
Auction house category:All other types of objects
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