A William III Silver Punch-Bowl by Benjamin Pyne, London, 1697
tapering cylindrical and on spreading spiral-fluted foot, the body overall fluted and chased with foliage at the border, with reeded rim, later engraved inside with a coat-of-arms below a baron's coronet and outside with a crest 28.5cm diameter, 15cm high, 40oz 14dwt, 1,265gr The engraved crest is that of Dundas and the engraved coat-of-arms are those of Dundas impaling FitzWilliam below a baron’s coronet, for Sir Thomas Dundas, 2nd Baronet and later 1st Baron Dundas (1741-1820) and his wife Lady Charlotte FitzWilliam, (d.1833), daughter of William FitzWilliam, 3rd Earl FitzWilliam (d.1756). Sir Thomas was the son of Sir Lawrence Dundas, 1st Baronet and his wife Margaret Bruce. He was a man of great means as well as a politician and, from 1794 when he was created Baron Dundas, a peer of the realm. His father had been a great collector of art and his son was to follow in his footsteps, for example commissioning Pompeo Batoni to paint his full-length portrait while on a grand tour. The portrait remains at Aske Hall, near Richmond, which he inherited from his father and which remains in the family of his descendants to this day. His son Lawrence was created 1st Earl of Zetland in 1838, at the time of the coronation of Queen Victorian in honour of the financial assistance he has given to the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Victoria's parents. The first earl's grandson, also Lawrence, was to be created 1st Marquess of Zetland in 1892.
Fully marked near rim. There is some wear to the marks but each is still legible. Further engraved underneath with a scratch weight '41 15'. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. There is some minor bruising and the foot is very slightly pushed up into the body., The engraving is later though there is no sign of an earlier erasure. The rim is approximately half a centimeter and the scratch weight is consistent with the actual weight of the bowl which suggestst the bowl never had a monteith rim. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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tapering cylindrical and on spreading spiral-fluted foot, the body overall fluted and chased with foliage at the border, with reeded rim, later engraved inside with a coat-of-arms below a baron's coronet and outside with a crest 28.5cm diameter, 15cm high, 40oz 14dwt, 1,265gr The engraved crest is that of Dundas and the engraved coat-of-arms are those of Dundas impaling FitzWilliam below a baron’s coronet, for Sir Thomas Dundas, 2nd Baronet and later 1st Baron Dundas (1741-1820) and his wife Lady Charlotte FitzWilliam, (d.1833), daughter of William FitzWilliam, 3rd Earl FitzWilliam (d.1756). Sir Thomas was the son of Sir Lawrence Dundas, 1st Baronet and his wife Margaret Bruce. He was a man of great means as well as a politician and, from 1794 when he was created Baron Dundas, a peer of the realm. His father had been a great collector of art and his son was to follow in his footsteps, for example commissioning Pompeo Batoni to paint his full-length portrait while on a grand tour. The portrait remains at Aske Hall, near Richmond, which he inherited from his father and which remains in the family of his descendants to this day. His son Lawrence was created 1st Earl of Zetland in 1838, at the time of the coronation of Queen Victorian in honour of the financial assistance he has given to the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Victoria's parents. The first earl's grandson, also Lawrence, was to be created 1st Marquess of Zetland in 1892.
Fully marked near rim. There is some wear to the marks but each is still legible. Further engraved underneath with a scratch weight '41 15'. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. There is some minor bruising and the foot is very slightly pushed up into the body., The engraving is later though there is no sign of an earlier erasure. The rim is approximately half a centimeter and the scratch weight is consistent with the actual weight of the bowl which suggestst the bowl never had a monteith rim. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
