PAIR OF SHEFFIELD PLATE ARMORIAL WINE COOLERS, BY MATTHEW BOULTON
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
£4,032
Auction: Day 2
Description
of twin handled campana urn form, the rims chased with acanthus and shells above bodies engraved with a coat of arms with motto ‘Non dormit qui custodit’, on circular bases, with liners, the bases stamped with double sun mark, also with removeable fitted oil reservoirs later converted to electric lamp fittings (2)
Dimensions
24cm diameter, 28cm high (excluding fittings)
Provenance
The Estate of Sir John and Lady Clare Keswick at Portrack House, Dumfriesshire