Auction Preview: European Furniture & Decorative Arts at Skinner, Boston, April 13
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What: European Furniture & Decorative ArtsWhere: Skinner, 63, Park Plaza, BostonWhen: April 13, 10:00 AMPublic Viewing: April 11, 12PM-5PM; April 12, 12PM-8PMTop Lots at the Sale:— «James II Sterling Silver Monteith», London, 1685-86 - GeorgAuction Preview: European Furniture & Decorative Arts at Skinner, Boston, April 13
What: European Furniture & Decorative ArtsWhere: Skinner, 63, Park Plaza, BostonWhen: April 13, 10:00 AMPublic Viewing: April 11, 12PM-5PM; April 12, 12PM-8PMTop Lots at the Sale:— «James II Sterling Silver Monteith», London, 1685-86 - George Garthorne, maker, seven panels with engraved chinoiserie scene featuring figures, foliage, and architectural ruins, the eighth panel with engraved armorial crest of Cayley, each offset by a stippled-ground panel, dia. 10 1/2 in., approx. 25.1 troy oz. Featured at lot 319. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 30,000 USD.— «Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Five-light Convertible Candelabra», New York, 1875-91 - Each with a removable five-light armature on a knopped stem terminating in four paw feet with chased floral motifs throughout and a presentation inscription dated 1885 to underside, ht. to central sconce 17 1/4 in., approx. 141.5 troy oz. Featured at lot 394. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 20,000 USD.— «Pair of Victorian Britannia Standard Silver Pilgrim Flasks», London, 1892-93 - George Fox, maker, with a compressed pear-form body, applied female masks joined by suspended chains on either side, and an engraved armorial to the center, ht. 16 in., approx. 189.3 troy oz. Featured at lot 336. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 15,000 USD.— «Eight-piece Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service», Denmark, c. 1930 - In the «Blossom» pattern, comprised of a kettle-on-stand with burner, coffeepot, teapot, hot milk jug, cream jug, covered sugar, lemon dish, and tray. All other pieces with abbreviated inscription «Russell White December 1936» to underside, kettle-on-stand ht. 11, tray lg. 22 1/4 in., approx. 255.4 troy oz. Featured at lot 366. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 15,000 USD.— «Six-piece American Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service with Associated Sterling Silver Tray», Providence, early 20th century - Attributed to Gorham, bearing spurious Russian hallmarks, comprising coffee pot, teapot, kettle-on-stand with burner, covered sugar, waste bowl, and creamer, kettle-on-stand ht. and serving tray lg. 31 in., approx. 357.0 troy oz. total. Featured at lot 419. Estimate: 7,000 USD - 9,000 USD.— «Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Commemorative Punch Set», London, 1974 - Garrard & Co., maker, John Churchill and Alex Styles, designers, number 16/100, the set commemorating Sir Winston Churchill, comprising of eight punch cups with engraved armorial, a punch ladle, and punch bowl with scenes including cavalry charge at the Battle of Omdurman, punch bowl dia. 12 in., approx. 149.5 troy oz. Featured at lot 342. Estimate: 6,000 USD - 8,000 USD.— «Pair of Verde Antique-top Ormolu-mounted Walnut-veneered Center Tables», 20th century - Circular top with quarter-round edge, veneered apron and shelf at base, three gilt swan monopods with claw feet, ht. 29 1/2, dia. 33 1/2 in. Featured at lot 644. Estimate: 6,000 USD - 8,000 USD.For details, visit: https://www.skinnerinc.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the salehttps://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more

