Near Pair of George III Gilt-Copper Urn-Form Goat's Head Cassolettes, One by Matthew Boulton

Near Pair of George III Gilt-Copper Urn-Form Goat's Head Cassolettes, One by Matthew Boulton

7 7/8 in. x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.

Note: Illustrated in Ormolu: The Work of Matthew Boulton, Nicholas Goodison, 1974, pl. 120, as probably circa 1770, and pl. 161 from Boulton and Fothergill's Pattern Book.

Property from the Collection of James Grafstein
Condition Report: Both in good condition with wear to the gilding particularly on the vases and bases. The garland swag mounts are a bit loose. A loss to one ram's horn. A slight variation to the border on the lower section of the urns. Slight bruise on the candle nozzle of one. One of later date.Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.