(Silver & Objects of Vertu, 31st March 2021) A mid-18th century George III silver Channel Islands twin handled cup, Guernsey circa 1770 by Pierre Maingy (born c. 1718, active c.1755/1775) A mid-18th century George III silver Channel Islands twin handled cup, Guernsey circa 1770 by Pierre Maingy (born c. 1718, active c.1755/1775) of flaring circular form with rounded base, upon an out turned foot. The C scroll handles with ribbed sides, engraved to the front with contemporaneous initials PDB in Roman script with devices either side. Makers mark to underside and near rim. Length – 12.6 cm / 5 inches Height – 6.2 cm / 2.5 inches Weight – 95 grams / 3.05 ozt The son of Pierre Maingy, tailor, born circa 1718, he was apprenticed in 1732 to John Swift of London, qv. as was John de Gruchy II of Jersey. There is no evidence that he completed his apprenticeship, but the quality of his work is evidence of his ability. He was established in business in Guernsey by 1755, by which time William Arnell, was connected with him in some way. Dated pieces suggest that he remained in business until 1775.
(Silver & Objects of Vertu, 31st March 2021) A mid-18th century George III silver Channel Islands twin handled cup, Guernsey circa 1770 by Pierre Maingy (born c. 1718, active c.1755/1775) A mid-18th century George III silver Channel Islands twin handled cup, Guernsey circa 1770 by Pierre Maingy (born c. 1718, active c.1755/1775) of flaring circular form with rounded base, upon an out turned foot. The C scroll handles with ribbed sides, engraved to the front with contemporaneous initials PDB in Roman script with devices either side. Makers mark to underside and near rim. Length – 12.6 cm / 5 inches Height – 6.2 cm / 2.5 inches Weight – 95 grams / 3.05 ozt The son of Pierre Maingy, tailor, born circa 1718, he was apprenticed in 1732 to John Swift of London, qv. as was John de Gruchy II of Jersey. There is no evidence that he completed his apprenticeship, but the quality of his work is evidence of his ability. He was established in business in Guernsey by 1755, by which time William Arnell, was connected with him in some way. Dated pieces suggest that he remained in business until 1775.
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