The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 89
George II Irish Silver Basket, Robert Calderwood
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
Sold for
$13,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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Dublin, 1743, oval form, pierced and engraved sides with scroll, fruit, and foliage, rim of cherub faces and shell clusters, bail handle with scroll cherub head supports, base with Rococo cartouche with engraved crest, four impressive mask feet, marks for Robert Calderwood, .925 fine, later French import marks, 51.29 oz. T., 9-1/2 x 13 x 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: L & W. Duvallier, London, 2017 (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
Note: This piece follows closely models by Paul de Lamerie. See https://onlineonly.christies.com.cn/s/collections-including-property-earl-harewood-private-roman-apartment/george-ii-silver-basket-224/234685
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L & W. Duvallier, London, 2017 (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
good condition, clear marks on base, scratch weight "55=3", light scratches on interior, small dents to pierced side work, typical handle closure dent, areas of buffing
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