ID 992629
Lot 12 | A SET OF FOUR GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT BEAKERS
Valeur estimée
£ 8 000 – 12 000
MARK OF JOHN BRIDGE, LONDON, 1827
In the form of German Renaissance haufebechers, each cylindrical on spreading foot cast with cartouches centred by a depiction of the signs of the Zodiac framed by military trophies, the lower part of the body chased with ribbon-tied foliate swags, the rims cast with scenes depicting the seasons, engraved underneath with crest and Royal Duke's coronet, marked on bodies
31/2 in. (8.9 cm.) high
32 oz. 6 dwt. (1,005 gr.)
The Royal crest is for Prince Adolphus Frederick, 1st Duke of Cambridge (1771-1850), seventh son of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland.
Provenance
Prince Adolphus Frederick, 1st Duke of Cambridge (1771-1850), by descent to his son,
Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1850-1904),
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge K.G., K.T., K.P. etc., deceased; Christie’s, London, 6 June 1904, lot 86, a set of six (£80 to Garrard).
With Garrard and Company, London.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 6 June 1996, lot 400.
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.
| Artiste: | John Bridge (1755 - 1834) |
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| Technique appliquée: | Construction métallique |
| Matériel: | Dorure, Argent |
| Époque historique: | Période de George IV |
| Lieu d'origine: | Europe du Nord, Europe, Royaume-Uni |
| Catégorie: | Verres |
| Catégorie maison de vente aux enchères: | Tous les autres types d'objets |
| Artiste: | John Bridge (1755 - 1834) |
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| Technique appliquée: | Construction métallique |
| Matériel: | Dorure, Argent |
| Époque historique: | Période de George IV |
| Lieu d'origine: | Europe du Nord, Europe, Royaume-Uni |
| Catégorie: | Verres |
| Catégorie maison de vente aux enchères: | Tous les autres types d'objets |
| Adresse de l'enchère |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London Royaume-Uni | |
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