A PAIR OF EDWARD VII SILVER BASKETS

细节

A PAIR OF EDWARD VII SILVER BASKETS
London 1902, maker's mark of John B. Carrington

Each formed as a shell on three dolphin supports, with undulating gadrooned rim, the border pierced with scrolls and geometric designs, the scrolling handle formed as a mermaid chased with scales sitting upon a bed of seaweed, marked on rims -- 25 cm (10 in) long
2,910 gr. (2)

拍品专文

This form of baskets was especially popular in the 18th Century. The original model is apparently by Paul de Lamerie: P.A.S. Phillips wrote "Nothing more successful astable ornaments ever emanated from the goldsmith's workshop" (cf. Paul de Lamerie, 1935). A 1747 example was exhibited at the London Goldsmiths' Hall (cf. Paul de Lamerie, at the sign of the Golden Ball, London, 1990, nr. 113, illustrated). Further examples are known by William Cripps and also by Phillips Garden: one of them is at Polesden Lacey, Surrey.