London, 1816, cast in Rococo revival style, the bases with lion, salamander, and dolphin, the stems with eagle, crested under barons coronet on base rims and bobeche, marks for William Pitts, .925 fine, 245.08 oz. T., 12-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, United Kingdom; Martyn Downer Works of Art, Ltd.; The Jerold Krouse Collection
Note: The crest and coronet are those of Rowland, for General Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill of Almarez (1772-1842), Peninsular War hero who also fought at Waterloo. The sticks are accompanied by a biography of the original owner, Wellington's Right Hand by Joanna Hill. (with book)
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Private Collection, United Kingdom; Martyn Downer Works of Art, Ltd.; The Jerold Krouse Collection
good condition, all pieces with matching marks, minor loss to gilt and decoration
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