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George III Silver Wine Ewer
Catalog#: #5598
Category: Silver, Metal & Vertu
SubType: Silver
Origin: England-UK
Era: 18th Century
Height: 12 in. inches
Width: 4.5 in. inches
GEORGE III SILVER WINE EWER, John Wakelin & William Taylor, London, 1785

Of elegant form, the ovoid body beneath slender flaring neck and curved spout, surmounted by a conforming knopped hinged lid, circular stepped pedestal foot and applied loop handle; the body engraved with an armorial shield, contemporary script monograms engraved verso: T.H over R.S.M; good marks; excellent condition

Note: Wakelin & Taylor were very important late 18th century silversmiths. Wakelin appears in the Jewel Office accounts in 1797 as "Goldsmith and Jeweler to the King" for several items.

27.2 oz. (25 T oz.)

12 in. High x 4.5 in. wide






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