Lot Essay
A pair of matching sauceboats each engraved with Royal crest and Garter Motto were sold Christies, 27 November 1985, lot 122
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
AN UNUSUAL GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT SAUCEBOAT
Details
AN UNUSUAL GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT SAUCEBOAT
maker's mark of Edward Farrell, London, 1824
On realistically modelled turtle base and with stylised shell body
supported by a bearded and turbanned demi-figure with outstretched
arms, the handle formed as a winged centaur with scroll tail and blowing a conch shell, marked on shell - 8¾in. (22.5cm.) high
35ozs. (1,116grs.)
maker's mark of Edward Farrell, London, 1824
On realistically modelled turtle base and with stylised shell body
supported by a bearded and turbanned demi-figure with outstretched
arms, the handle formed as a winged centaur with scroll tail and blowing a conch shell, marked on shell - 8¾in. (22.5cm.) high
35ozs. (1,116grs.)