A GEORGE IV SILVER DESSERT STAND MARK OF BENJAMIN SMITH II, LONDON, 1825
Formed as a palm tree on a reel-form pedestal applied with scrolling grapevine, grapes, and female masks above a border of berried laurel, on a square base, all supporting a detachable openwork basket with grapevine rim, marked on base and flange of basket
26 in. (66 cm.) high
189 oz. 12 dwt. (5,897 gr.)
Provenance
The C. Ruxton and Audrey B. Love Collection: Magnificent Silver-Gilt including Russian Works of Art and Objects of Vertu; Christie's, New York, 19 October 2004, lot 226.
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Formed as a palm tree on a reel-form pedestal applied with scrolling grapevine, grapes, and female masks above a border of berried laurel, on a square base, all supporting a detachable openwork basket with grapevine rim, marked on base and flange of basket
26 in. (66 cm.) high
189 oz. 12 dwt. (5,897 gr.)
Provenance
The C. Ruxton and Audrey B. Love Collection: Magnificent Silver-Gilt including Russian Works of Art and Objects of Vertu; Christie's, New York, 19 October 2004, lot 226.
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