Matthew Boulton. An George III ormolu 'Goat's Head' candle vase c.1770

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Matthew Boulton. A George III ormolu 'Goat's Head' candle vase by Matthew Boulton c.1770, with reversible finial and nozzle, on ovoid pedestal vase with goats head and laurel festoons on a stepped square base and four ball feet, 19.5 cm high

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Provenance: Collection of Jack Webb (1923-2019), London.

Matthew Boulton and John Forthergill made these vases at their manufactory in Soho, Birmingham and sold them at Christie's throughout the second half of the 18th century. This variation is known as the 'Goat's Head' vase and was produced with a wide assortment of bodies, which included, Derbyshire Blue John, white marble and silver-plate. They proved to be one of the most popular vases amongst the aristocracy and examples can be found in the Royal Collection and many private collections. For further examples please see Goodison (Nicholas). Matthew Boulton (Ormolu), Christie's 2002, page 331-333