Description:
Queen Anne Sterling Silver Chocolate Pot, London, 1704-05, Richard Green, maker, the tapering cylindrical body with an engraved coat-of-arms, curved spout with a hinged cover, wood handle at right angle to the spout, engraved monogram to underside, and domed cover with a scrolled thumbpiece and removable baluster finial, ht. 10 1/4 in., approx. 25.7 troy oz.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. James Woodward Wallace, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Underside of foot with engraved monogram, rough solder along foot joint possibly restored or re-worked (see images). Scattered surface wear (minor abrasions and nicks throughout). Removable finial with repair to loop holding chain (chain possibly replaced). Thumbpiece with rough solder to joint to handle and joint to lid (possibly restored or re-worked see images). Lid sits well, wood handle does not have cracks or chipped losses, hinge functions well (not loose).
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Richard Green, James Woodward Wallace, Anne Sterling, London, CambridgeStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.