Lot Essay
The crest and coronet are those of the Earl of Lonsdale.
Details
A PAIR OF REGENCY SILVER WINE COOLERS
MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN MEWBURN, LONDON, 1811
Barrel-form, with reeded staves and flat loop handles, with removable liners and collars, engraved with a crest within the Order of the Garter surmounted by an Earl's coronet, marked on bodies and one collar--8 5/8in. (21.6cm.) high
(121oz. 10dwt., 3783gr.) (2)
MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN MEWBURN, LONDON, 1811
Barrel-form, with reeded staves and flat loop handles, with removable liners and collars, engraved with a crest within the Order of the Garter surmounted by an Earl's coronet, marked on bodies and one collar--8 5/8in. (21.6cm.) high
(121oz. 10dwt., 3783gr.) (2)
Provenance
The Earl of Lonsdale, Christie's London, February 20, 1947, lot 389.