Edward VII Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Potpourri and Cover

Description:

Edward VII Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Potpourri and Cover, Sheffield, 1909-10, maker's mark "W.T," possibly William Turner & Co., the reticulated cover with a stylized Celtic design and inscription "Gather ye roses while ye may" centering an enameled rosette, the chalice-form bowl on a wide reticulated stem with enameled rosette medallions on a spreading foot, ht. 6 3/4 in., approx. 23.1 troy oz.

Note: A similar piece is in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art attributed to John Williams and Patrick Roche, c. 1906 (accession number 98.276.96a,b).
The property of Carol J. Ferranti
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Foot rim and outermost rim of lid bent slightly in areas (still sits well, fairly unobtrusive, see images). One rosette to stem with chipped losses, another with a very small hairline crack to one side, uppermost rosette with small hairlines to enamel in one area (blends into cross-hatching on petal, not noticeable).


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