Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, May 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 651
George III English Silver Chamberstick, Matthew Boulton
Estimate: $400 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Birmingham, late 18th/early 19th century, including chamberstick, round base with gadroon borders, urn form socket, heraldic device, marks for Matthew Boulton, 1808, .925 fine, 4.25 oz. T., 3-1/4 x 4-3/4 x 4 in.; wine coaster, gilt silver, gadroon border, openwork sides, wooden base, marks for Matthew Boulton, 1774, .925 fine, 2 x 4-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Acquisitions Fund
Condition
chamber stick with heavy wear to to heraldic device, overall wear, scratches; coaster with monogram removal, sides bent and wear, both with accession marks
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