Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, May 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 677
Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coolers
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
English, late 18th/early 19th century, bucket-shaped, reeded bands, square handles, let in shields with engraved with the coat-of-arms and motto of the MacPherson clan with motto on banner: "NA BEAN DON SEAN GUN LAMHAINN" (Don't touch the cat without the glove.), unmarked, 8-1/2 x 8-3/4 x 8-1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Condition
both with reinforced seam on bases, dents, wear and typical wear
