Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, May 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 662
Set of Four George IV English Silver Entree Dishes
Estimate: $6,000 - $7,000
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 |
London, 1822, shaped rectangular form with gadroon and shell borders, swan taking flight finials, lid and interior of base with large heraldic device, marked "WE" for William Eley II or William Esterbrook, .925 fine, 290.61 oz. T. excluding silver plate bases, 5-1/2 x 12-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.; each with Old Sheffield plate stands and trays, scroll and shell handles and ivory bun feet, no monogram, marks for Thomas & James Creswick, 14-1/2 in. 7-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. total
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Condition
English silver pieces with matching marks, two lids with finial pushed in, two with lid bent; Old Sheffield plate pieces with dents and typical wear, ivory feet with cracks, all pieces accession marks
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