A GEORGE II SILVER HOLY WATER BUCKET
Lot 198

A GEORGE II SILVER HOLY WATER BUCKET

MARK OF JOHN HUGH LE SAGE, LONDON, 1741

Closed19 October 2012

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A GEORGE II SILVER HOLY WATER BUCKET
MARK OF JOHN HUGH LE SAGE, LONDON, 1741
Circular with chased sides decorated with spiral fluting incorporating panels of overlapping shells, the body sitting upon a leaf-chased calyx which descends to a spreading foot with central girdle, the rim of the bowl chased with flowers and foliate scrolls, the similarly chased swing handle centred by a crested oval cartouche, marked underneath
8¼ in. (21 cm.) high; 8¾ in. (14.5 cm.) diameter; 21 oz. 10 dwt. (670 gr.)

The James Walker Collection of Silver and Vertu, sold
Christie's, London, 13 July 2006, lot 190
Alastair Dickenson, London, 2006