2nd Oct, 2024 10:00
Country House Sale
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James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars)
water lily or lotus pattern decanter, with engraved and gilded decoration, polished pontil to the base, 35.5cm high approx overall
Note: Designed for the King of Siam who visited London for Queen Victoria's diamond Jubilee in 1897.
Literature: An example of this decanter is illustrated in Whitefriars Glass: James Powell & Sons, London, by Wendy Evans, Catherine Ross and Alex Werner, page 81.
Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £200
James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars)
water lily or lotus pattern decanter, with engraved and gilded decoration, polished pontil to the base, 35.5cm high approx overall
Note: Designed for the King of Siam who visited London for Queen Victoria's diamond Jubilee in 1897.
Literature: An example of this decanter is illustrated in Whitefriars Glass: James Powell & Sons, London, by Wendy Evans, Catherine Ross and Alex Werner, page 81.
Overall minimal signs of wear age and use. Minimal scratches to the base of the decanter and the stopper. Some small stress cracks from when the piece was made (manufacturing fault), otherwise seems ok.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 2nd Oct, 2024
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