A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER ENTREE DISHES AND COVERS

MARK OF PHILIP RUNDELL, LONDON, 1820

Details

A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER ENTREE DISHES AND COVERS
MARK OF PHILIP RUNDELL, LONDON, 1820
Each rectangular, on four lion and unicorn heraldic supports, the base chased with stiff-leaf border, and with gadrooned border with shells and leaves at intervals, the reversible cover with conforming gadrooned border and with a coronet slip-lock finial, the base applied on each side with a Royal Duke's armorials, each marked on base and cover
14½in. (36.9 cm) long over handles; 275 oz. (4292 gr.) (2)

Provenance

George William Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904), sold
Collection of the Duke of Cambridge, Christie's, London, 6-7 June 1904, lot 207 (part)
Christie's, New York, 19 April, 2002, lot 358

Lot Essay

George William Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904) was the only son of Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge (1744-1850), and grandson of George III. He served for many years as the Commander-in-Chief of the Army. He took seriously his duties as a member of the royal family, which were particularly heavy following the death of his cousin Queen Victoria's husband. In 1847, he secretly married the actress Louisa Fairbrother, who became known as Mrs. Fitz-George. Their children bore the name of Fitz-George.

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