Mid 18th C. English George II large silver kettle on stand, London 1747.
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay UK
Description : Mid 18th C. English King George II period(1727-1759) large solid silver kettle on stand with oil reservoir by the well renowned silversmith Thomas Whipham , London 1747 . The bulbous-shaped, extensively raised and embossed with rococo style, scrolled foliate and flower head, body has an attached cast solid bird high pouring spout and a solid shaped swinging handle with leaves and hog terminals and cane work cover. The extensively embossed part domed hinged cover with a large acorn finial. The openwork rococo stand with scroll legs, masks at the knees and garlands between, with central burner . Marked with same marks on the bottom of the kettle as well as on the bottom of the burner. Such a similar kettle from Thomas Whipham was auctioned at Christie`s in January 2010 and fetched the sum of $10,000. Please refer to the link below for viewing. / lotfinder/lot/ a-george-ii-silver-kettle-o n-stand-mark-of-5286387-de tails.aspx?from=searchresu lts&intObjectID=5286387&si d=bc87b0eb-c767-40b8-a134- 0fc610b7fcd5 Dimension and weight : Lenght : 26cm Height to top of handle: 37cm Weight : 2250grams Condition : As per its condition i can easily rate it as 9/10 with no damage what-so-ever apart from some light dents achieved through the ages (265 years), nothing serious or to worry about. I tried to fit in as much picture
read more
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.