George IV Sterling Covered Server Dated 1822 By John Houle Apprentice to Paul Storr in 1778

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• Lot Description
  Little is known about John Houle, other then he followed his master and created premium hollowware of substantial weight, rather then the path of commercial trade ware. Houle did complete some exquisite examples on par with Paul Storr, but the majority of his work and that of his two sons which he brought into the trade, was premium wares as this example, slated for the upper classes. The lid of the server is adorned with a Coat of Arms of a British Family. Moto on the Crest states:"Caelum Quid Quaerimus Ultra” (Heaven what are we looking for beyond). The bottom dish rim raises about one inch from the flat bottom. The rim is broken into six segments, with a shell form flanked by floral scrolls. The area in-between the shells is gadrooned. The interior of the rim is scalloped, with six points that will be used as locators for the top.The bottom edge of the cover rises to a plateau, then a radius meets the next concave part of the cover, decorated in the same shell and gadrooning. From this ¾" decorated area, rises a smooth dome. The center of the dome is drilled to accept a stud and nut to secure the top's removable handle, comprising of a four acanthus leaf base, from which rises a oval shaped handle, with the same shell form at the acme. Gross weight is 67.38 troy ounces.

  Condition

  Very good overall.