CIRCA 1810

Details

AN EMPIRE ORMOLU AND PATINATED-BRONZE ENCRIER
CIRCA 1810
Of galleon-shaped form surmounted by a figure of Neptune, the inkwells each with cockerel head finials, on a shaped oblong plinth with removable quill tray, on turtle feet
11 in. (28 cm.) high; 14 1/8 in. (36 cm.) wide

Provenance

Acquired by Sir Sydney Barratt from Mann & Fleming (Antiques) Ltd., London, 12 June 1961 and by descent until sold
The Barratt Collection from Crowe Hall, Bath; Christie's, London, 16 December 2010, lot 62.

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Lot Essay

Originally built in 1760, Crowe Hall is one of the finest Regency villas surrounding the city of Bath. The house was re-modelled in the fashionable neo-classical style in the early 19th century by the banker George Tugwell, whose family lived there for the next 100 years. It was extensively rebuilt after a fire in 1926, which fortunately left the magnificent pillared portico intact. In 1961, the house was bought by the distinguished chemist, industrialist and connoisseur, Sir Sydney Barratt, who filled it with his extraordinary collection of paintings, furniture and ceramics.

A related encrier is on display at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire, formerly the collection of Lord Fairhaven.

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