The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 126
George II English Silver Soup Tureen and Ladle, George Wickes
Estimate: $40,000 - $50,000
Sold for
$24,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
London, 1742, bombe form tureen with wrapped reeded border, large lion and paw feet, applied Rococo cartouche with shell and scroll decoration and crest under earl's coronet, scroll handles each chased with an open-beaked bird head, lid with matching Rococo decorations, loop handle with lion mask, marks for George Wickes, 145.90 oz. T., 9-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 9 in.; together with eagle head soup ladle, marks for George Wickes, London, 1743, engraved with double-headed eagle crest, the base of the bowl later stamped "Breadalbane" in script, 10.50 oz. T., 13-3/4 in.
Provenance: Joseph, 1st Earl of Milltown (1701-1783); Mrs. Nancie Otis, Boca Raton, Florida; Christie's New York, June 14, 1982, lot 127; Lord Harris of Peckham, sold, Christie's London, November 25, 2008, lot 39, sold for £78,050; The Jerold Krouse Collection
Note: The crest is that of Leeson for Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltown. The Earl of Milltown's grandfather, Hugh Leeson, had come to Ireland in 1680 to pursue a military career. However, he settled there and made an advantageous marriage to the daughter of one of Dublin's leading aldermen and founded a successful brewery. His grandson, Joseph Leeson was born in 1711.
This tureen and its pair are recorded in the George Wickes Ledgers at the Victorian & Albert Museum.
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Joseph, 1st Earl of Milltown (1701-1783); Mrs. Nancie Otis, Boca Raton, Florida; Christie's New York, June 14, 1982, lot 127; Lord Harris of Peckham, sold, Christie's London, November 25, 2008, lot 39, sold for £78,050; The Jerold Krouse Collection
good condition, tureen with clear matching marks, base and cover numbered 1 an with scratch weight "147=10", one cartouche with small dent, minor wear; ladle with partial marks, numbered 2 and scratch weight "10-19", and later stamped "Breadalbane", light scratches Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
