Lot Essay
A similar but smaller caster, also by Behrens, similarly engraved with the monogram of George Louis, Elector of Hanover was sold Christie's London, 15 November 1967, lot 73
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MARK OF BALTHASAR FRIEDRICH BEHRENS, HANOVER, CIRCA 1720
Details
A pair of German large sugar-casters
Mark of Balthasar Friedrich Behrens, Hanover, circa 1720
Vase-shaped, each on spreading circular base and with detachable domed cover with scroll and bell-shaped finial, with moulded borders, the bodies and covers each engraved with GL monogram with Elector's crown above, each marked on base
8¾in. (22.5cm.) high
29oz. (922gr.)
The monogram is for King George I of Great Britain as George Louis, Elector of Hanover (b. 1660, r. 1714-1727) (2)
Mark of Balthasar Friedrich Behrens, Hanover, circa 1720
Vase-shaped, each on spreading circular base and with detachable domed cover with scroll and bell-shaped finial, with moulded borders, the bodies and covers each engraved with GL monogram with Elector's crown above, each marked on base
8¾in. (22.5cm.) high
29oz. (922gr.)
The monogram is for King George I of Great Britain as George Louis, Elector of Hanover (b. 1660, r. 1714-1727) (2)
Provenance
Presented to Sir Clement Cottrell-Dormer (d.1758), Master of Ceremonies to King George I, presumably as a perquisite of office and then by descent.
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