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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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A pair of heavily cast bronze pricket candlesticks, the larger central knop stamped in capital letters GIO.(vanni) FRA(n)CO. CARRESI. Probably Italian circa 1790.Italian Bronze Candlesticks (Italy c. 1790)
A pair of heavily cast bronze pricket candlesticks, the larger central knop stamped in capital letters GIO.(vanni) FRA(n)CO. CARRESI. Probably Italian circa 1790.
An Important Pair of Copper-gilt wine coolers circa 1830. ( English c. 1830 )
Saturday, May 8, 2010
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Campana Form, on a circular foot, vine leaf handles, floral tied reeded rim, with original detachable collar & liner.
Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum (Nothing is great unless it be good)
The arms are those of Cooper impaling Cock for the eminent surgeon, Astley Paston Cooper (1768-1841) who was married firstly in 1791 to Anne (d.1827) daughter of Thomas Cock, a wealthy Hamburg merchant. Cooper who studied anatomy and surgery under John Hunter and Henry Cline, was appointed surgeon to Guy’s Hospital, London, in 1800.
A prolific writer and renowned lecturer on medical matters, he made many lasting contributions in various fields of his profession, including otology and vascular surgery. In 1820 he was summoned to attend George IV for the removal of a cyst, the operation proved so effective that he was soon afterward created a baronet. Sir Astley was much affected by the death of his wife in 1827 after which he resolved to retire. The following year, however, he returned to his duties and was subsequently married to his second wife, Catherine Jones (d.1870).
He was elected in 1830 to the position of vice-president to the Royal Society. Sir Astley died in 1841 and was interred beneath Guy’s Hospital Chapel. A marble monument by the sculptor Edward Hodges Baily was erected to his memory in the South Transept of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London.
George III silver salver ( England 1770 )
Saturday, April 10, 2010
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Very elegant George III circular sterling silver salver on three feet. London 1770 by Ebenezer Coker. The border is shaped with scroll motifs, interspersed by shells. The centre of the salver is very decoratively engraved with a family coat of arms with crest above. The coat of arms is surrounded by engravings of flowers and leaves. The full set of hallmarks are struck on the reverse and are extremely good. The maker's mark is also struck on the reverse but was struck more lightly and so is not quite as crisp but is still very good. Also on the reverse are the initials T + R in contemporary engraving.
This is a very useful-sized salver which would be ideal for serving drinks or canapes but would look equally good as a centrepiece on a dining-room table. Although the armorials do not appear to have been officially exemplified, research has shown that it is probable that they are Morris impaling Veale. According to Burke's Landed Gentry, under Veale of Passaford, William Cholmeley Morris of Fishleigh, co. Devon married Jane Veale, by whom he had 11 children. Jane was the daughter of James Veale of Passaford, Hatherleigh, co. Devon (who had assumed the name of Veale in lieu of his patronymic Mallet in compliance with the will of his uncle, James Veale). Ebenezer Coker was a skilled silversmith who was best known for his candlesticks and salvers. He also produced a substantial amount of flatware and whatever he made was always of excellent quality.
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