A LARGE GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT WINE COOLER by John Bridge, Lo...

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499 - A LARGE GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT WINE COOLER by John Bridge, London 1825, the flared circular bowl with...

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A LARGE GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT WINE COOLER

by John Bridge, London 1825, the flared circular bowl with a frieze of leaves and berries on scrolling tendrils, chased to the centre with a scene depicting the discovery of Moses, with reeded wrythen handles issuing from a base chased with leaves, raised on a stepped circular foot with a reel-moulded shoulder, stamped RUNDELL BRIDGE ET RUNDELL AURIFICES REGIS LONDINI. 36cm high, 114 troy ounces

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+ Calendar 2025-02-26 09:30:00 2025-02-27 23:59:59 Europe/London Country House Sale Our February Two-Day Country House Sale offers a diverse array of nearly 1200 lots, showcasing pieces with exceptional provenance, including items from the Galtres family and other distinguished deceased estates. Silver treasures include a magnificent Omar Ramsden centrepiece (commissioned by Lord Hyndley, London 1934) and a George IV silver-gilt wine cooler by John Bridge (London 1825). A private collection of Art Deco bronzes features a striking cold-painted bronze dancer by Josef Lorenzl. The Galtres family collection comprises over 100 lots, highlighted by a rare William and Mary burr elm chest of drawers and cricket table. A truly remarkable piece is a leather suitcase gifted by Howard Carter to his friend John ‘Tim’ Healey. Elstob Auctioneers

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26th Feb 25 at 9:30am GMT