Lot Essay
This shaker was almost certainly supplied to Henry, Duke of Cumberland and fourth son of Frederick, Prince of Wales on the occasion of his marriage to Anne, daughter of the 1st Earl of Carhampton in 1771.
CIRCA 1770
Details
A GEORGE III BRASS SHAKER
Circa 1770
Cylindrical with domed pierced lid, ringed bands and molded foot, inscribed 'D.C' beneath a ducal coronet
6in. (15cm.) high
Circa 1770
Cylindrical with domed pierced lid, ringed bands and molded foot, inscribed 'D.C' beneath a ducal coronet
6in. (15cm.) high
Provenance
Almost certainly, Henry, the Duke of Cumberland (d.1790)