Urn-form with applied band of shell and rope to rim and chased band of leaf tips to base, the husk handles with mask joins, the body engraved with sailing ships; the cover with crown of shells finial. Height overall 10 1/2 inches (27 cm), approximately 48 ounces.
Urn-form with applied band of shell and rope to rim and chased band of leaf tips to base, the husk handles with mask joins, the body engraved with sailing ships; the cover with crown of shells finial. Height overall 10 1/2 inches (27 cm), approximately 48 ounces.
English & Continental Silver
Generally good condition overall; good detail to decoration; engraved arms to one side and scene to other; cover engraved to top "G.H.M. to S.S.M. 1866 June 27th 1891"; gilt interior; clearly hallmarked; good heavy gauge
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Auction: Old Master Paintings / Phipps Collection / Silver / English & Continental Furniture, Jan 29, 2025
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 will offer 19th Century & Old Master Paintings & Drawings as well as The Collection of Howard Phipps Jr., Erchless, Westbury.
The auction onWednesday, January 29 at 10am will feature English & Continental Decorative Arts and English & Continental Silver.
Consignments are currently being accepted. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our Specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
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