Lot Essay
The arms are probably those of Bloumfield, Essex
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The Property of A LONG ISLAND FAMILY
A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER WINE COOLERS
MARK OF WILLIAM K. REID, LONDON, 1829
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A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER WINE COOLERS
Mark of William K. Reid, London, 1829
Of inverted pear shape, on shaped circular base applied with floral sprays and central rosette boss, the lobed cooler raised on four scroll leaf and shell feet, the lower body applied with flowers and foliage, with two leaf-clad reeded handles, the everted rim with flower and shell border, with detachable lobed collars and liners, each cooler engraved on one side with a coat-of-arms, crest and monogram, marked on each foot, body, collar and liner
10½in. (26.8cm.) high; 249oz. (7749gr.) (2)
Mark of William K. Reid, London, 1829
Of inverted pear shape, on shaped circular base applied with floral sprays and central rosette boss, the lobed cooler raised on four scroll leaf and shell feet, the lower body applied with flowers and foliage, with two leaf-clad reeded handles, the everted rim with flower and shell border, with detachable lobed collars and liners, each cooler engraved on one side with a coat-of-arms, crest and monogram, marked on each foot, body, collar and liner
10½in. (26.8cm.) high; 249oz. (7749gr.) (2)