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MARK OF GEORGE METHUEN, LONDON, 1753
Details
A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II SILVER SALT-CELLARS
MARK OF GEORGE METHUEN, LONDON, 1753
Each on cartouche shaped base cast and chased with two dolphins, with rocaille stem, the shell shaped bowl with scrolling finial, the rim cast and chased with shells, engraved on the underside with a crest and motto, marked on underside of bowl
4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm.) wide
33 oz. 17 dwt. (1,053 gr.)
The crest is that of Dalison, probably for William Dalison (1730-1809), of Hamptons, near Tonbridge, Kent.
MARK OF GEORGE METHUEN, LONDON, 1753
Each on cartouche shaped base cast and chased with two dolphins, with rocaille stem, the shell shaped bowl with scrolling finial, the rim cast and chased with shells, engraved on the underside with a crest and motto, marked on underside of bowl
4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm.) wide
33 oz. 17 dwt. (1,053 gr.)
The crest is that of Dalison, probably for William Dalison (1730-1809), of Hamptons, near Tonbridge, Kent.
Provenance
William Dalison (1730-1809), of Hamptons, near Tonbridge, Kent.
With Daniel Packer, London, 6 January 2006.
With Daniel Packer, London, 6 January 2006.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Brought to you by
Harry Williams-Bulkeley
International Head of Silver Department