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THBBritish School: 20th Century Portrait of Edward Grey and His George V Silver Christening Set
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Hudson, NY 12534
United States
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About Auction
LiveMar 21, 2025
STAIR is proud to present a three-day single-owner sale of property from the late Aso O. Tavitian on March 19, 20, and 21. A true connoisseur, Tavitian assembled an extraordinary collection of English furniture, decorative arts, European sculpture, and garden statuary. Each item in the collection was selected with the meticulous eye and refined sensibility that defined Tavitian’s approach to collecting. STAIR internetrequests@stairgalleries.com
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- Lot Description
Gelatin silver print on a mount; the christening set mark of Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., London, 1913; inscribed to Edward Grey; together with a George V Silver Presentation Sugar Bowl, mark of William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Birmingham, 1917; engraved with Widdrington crest and inscribed 'F.N.H.W. from Lieut. Col. the Hon. A.F.W. Harris, 60th Rifles'; together with a Victorian spoon, mark of William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, probably 1898.
The set comprising:
A bowl
A mug
A three-pronged fork
A spoon
A knife with silver blade and filled handle
Photograph 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (image), 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (frame)., the Christening bowl 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 in., 24.3 oz. approx. weighable.
Condition
Photograph with staining on the mount. Not examined out of frame. The set in a fitted case which does not close. The silver with wear and some abrasions consistent with age and use. The mug with a few minor bruises, the knife blade slightly separated from handle. The presentation bowl in a fitted case which does not close completely. Otherwise, minor wear and in good condition.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- Provenance
Edward Antony Fitzherbert Widdrington, M.C., (1914-1944) and Francis Newton Heron Widdrington (1920-2008).
Sold Christie's, South Kensington, The Country House Sale - Newton Hall, January 20, 2010, Lot 52.
The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian - New York & Stockbridge.
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