TWO GEORGE III SHEFFIELD-PLATED EGG CODDLERS

CIRCA 1810, ATTRIBUTED TO MATTHEW BOULTON

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TWO GEORGE III SHEFFIELD-PLATED EGG CODDLERS
CIRCA 1810, ATTRIBUTED TO MATTHEW BOULTON
Each on circular base with three paw feet and detachable burner, the circular body with three or four compartments, with gadrooned border and leaf-capped ring central standard, apparently unmarked
The larger 7¼ in. (18.5 cm) diameter

Provenance

Great Tew Park, Christie's, 27 May 1987, lot 763

Lot Essay

Great Tew was purchased in 1815 by Matthew Boulton's son, Matthew Robinson Boulton. The house was enlarged by him and his son, M. P. W. Boulton and furnishings were provided by Geroge Bullock and G. J. Morant. The sale of property from Tew Park on 27-29 May, 1987 included numerous Sheffield-plated lots, many of which were unmarked.

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