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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 15, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Pair of George III Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens

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$31,980$26,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2920MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 15, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of George III Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens, London, 1817-18, Benjamin Smith II & Benjamin Smith III, maker, one liner and tureen numbered "4," lid numbered "4" and "3(8)"; the other cover and liner numbered "2," tureen numbered "3(8)," each modeled after the Warwick Vase, cover topped with a lion-form finial and with engraved armorial to either side, the tureens also with the engraved armorial to either side of foot, lg. handle to handle 8 3/4, approx. 155.5 troy oz., with later ebonized plinth, total ht. 13 3/4 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Hugh Trumbull Adams to benefit the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Collections Acquisitions Fund.

N.B. The coat of arms is that of the Peel family. Two sauce tureens from the same service sold at Sotheby's New York, Sale N09208, Lot 459.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

In good overall condition with only a few very minor nicks (foot rim, liners, edge of bowl and lid) and light surface wear. Lids sit well with only very minor, unobtrusive lifting (particularly to mis-numbered lid/tureen, see image). Lacquered surface. Plinths with very minor loss to ebonized surface (along top where tureens sit).


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Benjamin Smith II, Benjamin Smith III, Hugh Trumbull Adams, London