A set of four George III silver entrée dishes and covers, Philip Rundell for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, London, 1821
fluted shaped-rectangular form, with foliate and shell rims, the high domed covers with bands of rosettes, the acanthus leaf handles final surrounded by foliate and shell decoration, the base and cover engraved with a crest and monogramlength 11 1⁄2 in.; weight 362 1⁄2 oz.; 29,5 cm.; 10,282gr.__________________________________________________________________________
Ensemble de quatre légumiers couverts en argent par Philip Rundell pour Rundell, Bridge et Rundell, Londres, 1821
de forme rectangulaire, les bords feuillagés ornés de coquilles, les couvercles bombés à décor de frises de rosettes, les anses en feuilles d'acanthe, le corps et le couvercle gravés d'un cimier et d'un monogrammelength 11 1⁄2 in.; weight 362 1⁄2 oz.; 29,5 cm.; 10,282gr.Condition reportGood hallmarks and engraving, the underside of each dish engraved engraved with a Baron's coronet
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."ProvenanceChristie's, New York, 14 April 1994, lot 340Koopman Rare Art, London, 2012____________________________________________
Christie's New York, 14 avril 1994, lot 340Koopman Rare Art, Londres, 2012Catalogue noteThe design of these dishes was used extensively by Rundell's from about 1816 to the early 1820s, most famously for the service owned by Harriet, Duchess of St. Albans. The Rundell's album in the Victoria and Albert Museum has a design for a sauce tureen which shows the characteristics of this group: a fluted body, the same handle as on these dishes and ruffled shell feet, sometimes spreading to oak sprays. Charles Oman attributes this drawing to Edward Hodges Baily (1788-1867). Born in Bristol, he moved to London in 1807 and became a pupil of John Flaxman with whom he worked for over seven years, winning awards at the Royal Academy School. Flaxman has been providing designs for Rundell's since before 1809, and Baily joined the firm in 1815, serving under the sculptor William Theed head of the design department. Theed died in 1817, but Baily was not officially named chief modeller until after Flaxman's death in 1826. One of the earliest examples of this pattern is a pair of wine coolers of 1816, with fluted bodies and oak spray handles, From 1817 to about 1821 it was used for the considerable service later engraved with the monogram of Harriet, Duchess of St. Albans. The actress Harriet Mellon retired in 1815 and married banker Thomas Coutts the same year; on his death in 1822 he left her among other riches "the service of plate…said to be the most valuable in any of the country", suggesting the service had been ordered by the new Mrs. Coutts was re-engraved on her second marriage. The service included at least eight entrée dishes of 1817 in this pattern. In 1821 the design was also used for a dinner service, including four entrée dishes and covers of this model, presented to Henry Russell by British Officers serving in India.
A set of four George III silver entrée dishes and covers, Philip Rundell for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, London, 1821
fluted shaped-rectangular form, with foliate and shell rims, the high domed covers with bands of rosettes, the acanthus leaf handles final surrounded by foliate and shell decoration, the base and cover engraved with a crest and monogramlength 11 1⁄2 in.; weight 362 1⁄2 oz.; 29,5 cm.; 10,282gr.__________________________________________________________________________
Ensemble de quatre légumiers couverts en argent par Philip Rundell pour Rundell, Bridge et Rundell, Londres, 1821
de forme rectangulaire, les bords feuillagés ornés de coquilles, les couvercles bombés à décor de frises de rosettes, les anses en feuilles d'acanthe, le corps et le couvercle gravés d'un cimier et d'un monogrammelength 11 1⁄2 in.; weight 362 1⁄2 oz.; 29,5 cm.; 10,282gr.Condition reportGood hallmarks and engraving, the underside of each dish engraved engraved with a Baron's coronet
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."ProvenanceChristie's, New York, 14 April 1994, lot 340Koopman Rare Art, London, 2012____________________________________________
Christie's New York, 14 avril 1994, lot 340Koopman Rare Art, Londres, 2012Catalogue noteThe design of these dishes was used extensively by Rundell's from about 1816 to the early 1820s, most famously for the service owned by Harriet, Duchess of St. Albans. The Rundell's album in the Victoria and Albert Museum has a design for a sauce tureen which shows the characteristics of this group: a fluted body, the same handle as on these dishes and ruffled shell feet, sometimes spreading to oak sprays. Charles Oman attributes this drawing to Edward Hodges Baily (1788-1867). Born in Bristol, he moved to London in 1807 and became a pupil of John Flaxman with whom he worked for over seven years, winning awards at the Royal Academy School. Flaxman has been providing designs for Rundell's since before 1809, and Baily joined the firm in 1815, serving under the sculptor William Theed head of the design department. Theed died in 1817, but Baily was not officially named chief modeller until after Flaxman's death in 1826. One of the earliest examples of this pattern is a pair of wine coolers of 1816, with fluted bodies and oak spray handles, From 1817 to about 1821 it was used for the considerable service later engraved with the monogram of Harriet, Duchess of St. Albans. The actress Harriet Mellon retired in 1815 and married banker Thomas Coutts the same year; on his death in 1822 he left her among other riches "the service of plate…said to be the most valuable in any of the country", suggesting the service had been ordered by the new Mrs. Coutts was re-engraved on her second marriage. The service included at least eight entrée dishes of 1817 in this pattern. In 1821 the design was also used for a dinner service, including four entrée dishes and covers of this model, presented to Henry Russell by British Officers serving in India.
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