Decorative Arts Auction

June 15, 2015

LOT 8

Lot 8

Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt Covered Jug, Henry Bourne, Birmingham, 1875

Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt Covered Jug, Henry Bourne, Birmingham, 1875
Lot 8 Details
Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt Covered Jug, Henry Bourne, Birmingham, 1875

in the manner of Edward Farrell, the tapering sides cast and chased with an encircling Teniers style scene of figures outside of a tavern between foliate borders, with wolf’s head spout, sleeping drunkard finial and handle formed as a dancing couple, contained in a fitted case
height 9.2" — 23.3 cm.
29.4 oz. — 913 grams

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $4,428
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt Covered Jug, Henry Bourne, Birmingham, 1875
  • Victorian Silver Parcel-Gilt Covered Jug, Henry Bourne, Birmingham, 1875

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor dents under base - possible assay mark; two minor repairs to repoussé decoration; traces of gilding only on the cover, interior and under the base; well marked on the base rim, under the base, on the cover and finial; fitted retailers’ case marked for James Muirhead & Sons, Glasgow

LOT 8
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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