Two George IV sterling tazzas, Edward Farrell

Lot 1127

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Decorative Art Auction by John Moran Auctioneers

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Decorative Art Auction

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Jan 19, 2016 - Jan 20, 2016

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Lot Description

One dated 1826; the other dated 1827, London, each with maker's mark of Edward Farrell, sterling silver, a near-pair, each with a circular dish repousse-decorated to the rim with mythological figures and sea creatures centering the chased and engraved coat of arms of the Duke of Rutland/Manners family encircled by the symbol and motto of the Order of the Garter ''Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shame on him who thinks this evil)'', within a rocaille surround, balanced atop a sea urchin held aloft by a triton seated on the back of a turtle, atop a naturalistic coral reef base, 2 pieces, each: 9.5'' H x 12'' Dia., 181.155 oz troy approximately, est: $12,000/18,000 Note: The coat of arms featured on each tazza is that of the Manners family, the line of the Duke of Rutland. Based on the date of manufacture, these pieces were very likely made for John Henry Manners, the Fifth Duke of Rutland (1778-1857). In addition to being a Knight of the Garter (as were many of his line), Manners was a Trustee of the British Museum for over forty years and the High Steward of Cambridge from 1800-1835. Provenance: Private Collection, Laguna Beach, CA

Condition

Overall good condition, with general light marks, scratches, rubbed wear and tarnishing commensurate with age. One tazza with marks erased from upper rim of dish; marks present on verso of dish. One with an approximately 1''-long stable crack to base of sea urchin; the other with dish sitting somewhat askew from base.
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