Lot Essay
The maker's mark is recorded in J. Fossberg, Norsk Sølv, Gullsmeder Gjennom 600 Ar, 2003, p. 152.
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MAKER'S MARK EAS ONLY, POSSIBLY FOR ERLAND, LARVIK, CIRCA 1676-1700
Details
A NORWEGIAN SILVER TANKARD
MAKER'S MARK EAS ONLY, POSSIBLY FOR ERLAND, LARVIK, CIRCA 1676-1700
Plain cylindrical on three pomegranate feet with foliage above, the hinged cover with large bud thumbpiece, engraved on body with a coat-of-arms and on cover with differing coats-of-arms within wreath, marked underneath
7 ½ in. (19 cm.) high
32 oz. 2 dwt. (999 gr.)
The later arms are those of Hawkins of Marsham, Berkshire impaling Rigby. The same arms of Hawkins appear of a pair of mid 18th century Chippendale style cabinets advertised by Partridge in The Apollo, 1976, vol. 19, p. 116.
MAKER'S MARK EAS ONLY, POSSIBLY FOR ERLAND, LARVIK, CIRCA 1676-1700
Plain cylindrical on three pomegranate feet with foliage above, the hinged cover with large bud thumbpiece, engraved on body with a coat-of-arms and on cover with differing coats-of-arms within wreath, marked underneath
7 ½ in. (19 cm.) high
32 oz. 2 dwt. (999 gr.)
The later arms are those of Hawkins of Marsham, Berkshire impaling Rigby. The same arms of Hawkins appear of a pair of mid 18th century Chippendale style cabinets advertised by Partridge in The Apollo, 1976, vol. 19, p. 116.
Provenance
Acquired by the philanthropist and collector Ogden Mills for his Parisian residence 73, rue de Varenne, inherited by his daughter, Beatrice, the Countess of Granard, and by descent in the family.
Brought to you by
Giles Forster