Lot Essay
The arms are those of Coventry
The initials are those of George D. Widener
The initials are those of George D. Widener
ANOTHER PROPERTY
A GEORGE I SILVER CUP AND COVER
Details
A GEORGE I SILVER CUP AND COVER
MAKER'S MARK OF ARTHUR DICKEN, LONDON, 1721
Vase-form, on spreading circular base, chased with a band of bellflowers within strapwork on a matted ground, the lower body applied with strapwork, female heads and shells with mid-band above, engraved with a coat-of-arms within a baroque cartouche with grotesque figures and brickwork, with two tubular scroll handles, the domed cover with conforming decoration and baluster finial, G.D.W. prick engraved under base, marked under base
12in. (30.5cm.) high, 80oz. (2494gr.)
MAKER'S MARK OF ARTHUR DICKEN, LONDON, 1721
Vase-form, on spreading circular base, chased with a band of bellflowers within strapwork on a matted ground, the lower body applied with strapwork, female heads and shells with mid-band above, engraved with a coat-of-arms within a baroque cartouche with grotesque figures and brickwork, with two tubular scroll handles, the domed cover with conforming decoration and baluster finial, G.D.W. prick engraved under base, marked under base
12in. (30.5cm.) high, 80oz. (2494gr.)