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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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Dec 31, 2022
London 1869, designed by Raffaele Monti, lidded urn with central medallions with ecclesiastical scenes, handles with mermaid supports, polished and matt silver finish, set on a wooden base with silver plaques inscribed "Presented to/William Henry Smith Esq. MU/For the City of Westminster/By Friends and Constituents/In Testimony of person regards and as a token of admiration/of the spirited and independent manner in which he came forward/at Two contested Elections/to Vindicate constitutional Principles Succeeded/On the 17th of November 1868/in Restoring to the Conservative Party/A Share in the Representation of that City.", marks for Charles Frederick Hancock, .925 fine, 244.35 oz. T. excluding base, 41-1/2 in.; in large wooden locking fitted case with wrought iron handles, with key
Provenance: Private Collection
Illustrated: The Art-Journal Catalogue of the London International Exhibition of 1871, pg. 6.
https://archive.org/details/hartley52087916/page/n9/mode/2up?view=theater
For similar example see Bonhams, July 12, 2023, lot 109, (https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28253/lot/109/an-impressive-victorian-silver-and-parcel-gilt-presentation-cup-and-cover-charles-frederick-hancock-london-1872-designed-by-raffaele-monti-1818-1881-rim-of-base-incuse-stamped-hancocks-and-co-39-bruton-st-london-and-90/)
Private Collection
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