Lot Essay
A set of six similarly conceived salt-cellars or sweetmeat dishes, by Fuller White, 1757, were sold from Kedleston Hall, Christie's, London, 7 March 1990, lot 171.
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ONE PAIR WITH MARK OF PHILLIPS GARDEN, LONDON, 1756; THE OTHER PAIR WITH MARK OF IC, POSSIBLY FOR J. COLLINS, LONDON, 1755
Details
TWO MATCHING PAIRS OF GEORGE II SILVER SALT-CELLARS
ONE PAIR WITH MARK OF PHILLIPS GARDEN, LONDON, 1756; THE OTHER PAIR WITH MARK OF IC, POSSIBLY FOR J. COLLINS, LONDON, 1755
Each on shaped openwork stem and pedestal foot formed of scrolls and vine leaves, the circular bowl formed of acanthus leaves and husks, with gadrooned rim, with glass liners, marked on body
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high
26 oz. 4 dwt. (814 gr.)
ONE PAIR WITH MARK OF PHILLIPS GARDEN, LONDON, 1756; THE OTHER PAIR WITH MARK OF IC, POSSIBLY FOR J. COLLINS, LONDON, 1755
Each on shaped openwork stem and pedestal foot formed of scrolls and vine leaves, the circular bowl formed of acanthus leaves and husks, with gadrooned rim, with glass liners, marked on body
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high
26 oz. 4 dwt. (814 gr.)
Provenance
Possibly supplied to Thomas, 3rd Viscount Weymouth, later 1st Marquess of Bath (1734-1796), by descent to,
John Alexander, 4th Marquess of Bath (1831-1896), then by descent at Longleat,
Furniture, Porcelain and Silver from Longleat; Christie's, London, 13-14 June 2002, lot 331.
John Alexander, 4th Marquess of Bath (1831-1896), then by descent at Longleat,
Furniture, Porcelain and Silver from Longleat; Christie's, London, 13-14 June 2002, lot 331.
Literature
1896 Inventory (4th Marquess' Heirlooms), Plate, 'Four circular tazza pierced salts, chased with foliage and glass liners'.
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.
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Harry Williams-Bulkeley
International Head of Silver Department
A set of six similarly conceived salt-cellars or sweetmeat dishes, by Fuller White, 1757, were sold from Kedleston Hall, Christie's, London, 7 March 1990, lot 171.