European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
George IV Sterling Silver Ewer, London, 1821-22, Joseph Angell, maker, urn form with pendant, ribbon-tied swags adorning the body, on a circular foot, ht. 11 1/4 in., approx. 22.2 troy oz.
Provenance: The Estate of Hugh Trumbull Adams, to benefit the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Collections Acquisitions Fund.
Estimate $400-600
Lacking wicker to handle. Vacant cartouche with possible monogram removal, (slight halo to surface though silver surface strong and not marred). Surface wear throughout, slight loss of detail. Possible minor restoration to one area (see images). Lacquered.
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
Hugh Trumbull Adams, LondonStuart 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
508-970-3000
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.