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Rare English Horn Beaker by Nathaniel Spilman for "The Society of Universal Goodwill"
Lot 541

Rare English Horn Beaker by Nathaniel Spilman for "The Society of Universal Goodwill"

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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Great Yarmouth/Norwich, circa 1784-1792, finely engraved horn cup in decoration of an armorial with a rising sun and then quartered with animals representing different continents, inscribed "Be Ye Wise As Serpents/And Harmless As Doves/Love Ye The Stranger/Nat. Spilman/South(?) Sea(?) Yarmouth/The Society of Universal Goodwill", the reverse decorated in figural library scene, silver band at base, 4-3/4 x 3-7/8 in.

Provenance: Steven S. Powers, Brooklyn, New York (accompanied by copy of receipt dated August 7, 2012 for $6,500); A North Carolina Private Collection

Note: "The Society of Universal Goodwill was founded in Norwich/Yarmouth in 1784 by Dr. John Murray and originally named The Scots Society." - Steven S. Powers, 2012.

Similar horn beakers by Spilman can be seen in the National Maritime Museum, London, United Kingdom, See: Object Number OBJ0435 - https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-61538 and the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, United Kingdom.

Brunk Auctions sold a similar Nathaniel Spilman example dated 1788, March 29, 2010 lot 60, see: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/7200841_english-horn-cup-dated-1788.

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Steven S. Powers, Brooklyn, New York (accompanied by copy of receipt dated August 7, 2012 for $6,500); A North Carolina Private Collection

wear and minor chipping to rim, silver band loose due to lacking nail, surface dirt/accretion

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