George IV Sterling Silver Ewer

Description:

George IV Sterling Silver Ewer, London, 1821-22, Joseph Angell, maker, urn form with pendant, ribbon-tied swags adorning the body, on a circular foot, ht. 11 1/4 in., approx. 22.2 troy oz.

Provenance: The Estate of Hugh Trumbull Adams, to benefit the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Collections Acquisitions Fund.
Estimate $400-600

Lacking wicker to handle. Vacant cartouche with possible monogram removal, (slight halo to surface though silver surface strong and not marred). Surface wear throughout, slight loss of detail. Possible minor restoration to one area (see images). Lacquered.


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