The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016
Lot 781
A fine George IV presentation silver regimental ewer
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £5000
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Description
A fine George IV presentation silver regimental ewer,
by John Bridge, London 1828, the base engraved 'Rundell Bridge and Rundell, Aurifices Regis London',
lobed circular bellied form, with acanthus and vine leaf decoration, twisted vine scroll handle, the front applied with two Bacchus heads, hinged cover with a bunch of grapes finial, inscribed 'Lieutenant Blood from the Officers of the 16th Lancers', height 26.8cm, approx. weight 46oz.