.jpg?maxwidth=3840)
拍品 172
A GEORGE IV SILVER PRESENTATION BUTTER SHELL,
MARK OF JOHN BRIDGE, LONDON, 1824,
成交價
GBP 720
更多資訊
A GEORGE IV SILVER PRESENTATION BUTTER SHELL,
MARK OF JOHN BRIDGE, LONDON, 1824,
On 3 shell feet, inscribed "The New River Company to Charles Holford Esqr. Governor, whose very able and unremitting exertions, during a long and critical period, have essentially contributed to establish the credit and promote the interests of the proprietors, 1825", 7 in. diameter (17.7 cm.), 7 oz.
MARK OF JOHN BRIDGE, LONDON, 1824,
On 3 shell feet, inscribed "The New River Company to Charles Holford Esqr. Governor, whose very able and unremitting exertions, during a long and critical period, have essentially contributed to establish the credit and promote the interests of the proprietors, 1825", 7 in. diameter (17.7 cm.), 7 oz.
A GEORGE IV SILVER PRESENTATION BUTTER SHELL,
MARK OF JOHN BRIDGE, LONDON, 1824,
On 3 shell feet, inscribed "The New River Company to Charles Holford Esqr. Governor, whose very able and unremitting exertions, during a long and critical period, have essentially contributed to establish the credit and promote the interests of the proprietors, 1825", 7 in. diameter (17.7 cm.), 7 oz.
MARK OF JOHN BRIDGE, LONDON, 1824,
On 3 shell feet, inscribed "The New River Company to Charles Holford Esqr. Governor, whose very able and unremitting exertions, during a long and critical period, have essentially contributed to establish the credit and promote the interests of the proprietors, 1825", 7 in. diameter (17.7 cm.), 7 oz.
The New River is a man-made waterway opened in 1613 to supply London with fresh drinking water taken from the River Lee & from springs & wells along its course. Half of the project's costs were met by James I in exchange for a 50 shareholding. It starts between Ware & Hertford in Herts, and today stretches 32 km. ending at Stoke Newington. It originally terminated at New River Head near Clerkenwell.
The New River Company was taken over by the Metropolitan Water Board in 1904 & became part of Thames Water in 1973. The New River is still an important link in London's water supply.
Charles Holford (died 1838), was the second son of Josiah Holford of Holford House, Hampstead. The family fortunes had been founded on the purchase of shares in the New River Company by Peter Holford in 1753.
The New River Company was taken over by the Metropolitan Water Board in 1904 & became part of Thames Water in 1973. The New River is still an important link in London's water supply.
Charles Holford (died 1838), was the second son of Josiah Holford of Holford House, Hampstead. The family fortunes had been founded on the purchase of shares in the New River Company by Peter Holford in 1753.
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.