MARK OF WILLIAM CRIPPS, LONDON, 1762

Details

A GEORGE II PARCEL-GILT SILVER CHARGER
MARK OF WILLIAM CRIPPS, LONDON, 1762
Circular, the rim chased with a frieze of scrolling acanthus foliage, the centre embossed with two Bacchic putti leading a goat ridden by a putto holding a palm frond, marked on rim and underneath, further engraved with scratchweight 70:16
20 in. (51 cm.) diameter
gross weight 71 oz. 15 dwt. (2,233 gr.)
Please note that 100% of the hammer proceeds from this auction will be paid to the Sandys Trust, registered charity number: 1168357, with the exception of limited deductions towards sale costs across the auction which cannot be accurately calculated at this time, capped at a total of £10,000.

Conditions of sale

Brought to you by

Adrian Hume-Sayer Director, Specialist

Lot Essay

A similar scrolling flower border of sunflowers rather than acanthus can be found on the magnificent Kedleston dinner service also by William Cripps delivered to Sir Nathaniel Curzon by the retailer Phillips Garden in 1758. Sold by Kedleston Estate Trust at Christie's, London, 30 April 1996, lots 107-118.

More from Ombersley Court: The Collection of Lord and Lady Sandys

View All