Description:
William IV Silver Commemorative Urn, London, 1833-34, Edward, Edward Jr., John & William Barnard, makers, with two faux bois handles terminating in oak leaves and acorns, body further decorated with flower sprays, with gadrooned knop to stem, and scalloped foot adorned with scrolling foliage, inscription reads, "Presented/to/Capn. Henry Holdrege/by the Passengers/of the/Ship George Washington/on her voyage from/ New York to Liverpool/in June 1834/ as a token of their unanimous/Esteem and Regard/Liverpool 27 June 1834," ht. 9 5/8 in., approx. 38.9 troy oz.
Estimate $500-700
In very good condition with light even wear throughout.
Keywords
Edward, John & William Barnard, London, Henry HoldregeStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.