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A Victorian silver Greek Revival hot water jug, Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd., London, 1886

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Lot Closed

February 2, 03:28 PM GMT

Estimate

1,000 - 1,500 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A Victorian silver Greek Revival hot water jug, Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd., London, 1886


the ovoid body engraved with a crest within a garter inscribed with a motto below a wreath flanked by classical figures, with ivory insulators

33cm, 12 9/10 in high

823.8gr, 26oz 10dwt

This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Sotheby’s recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. Please note that Sotheby’s will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby’s assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby’s shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.

The crest and motto are those of Francis, granted to Thomas John Francis (1817-1899), captain (later major) in the 16th (the Queen's ) Regiment of Light Dragoons (Lancers), eldest son and heir of Thomas Francis (1794?-1830), late of Ghwathodde, Glamorganshire, and the Mall, Hammersmith, Middlesex.


'Major Thomas John Francis died on Sunday, July 9 [1899], at 25 Victoria Road, Kensington, aged eighty-two. Major Francis served with the 16th Lancers at the actions of Badiwal and Aliwal [28 January 1846], and acted as aide-de-camp to Sir Joseph Thackwell at Sobraon, receiving the medal with one clasp. He served also in the Punjab campaign of 1848-49, including the passage of the Chenab at Ramnagar and the battles of Chillianwallah [January 1849] and Goojerat [21 February 1849], being awarded the medal with two clasps. Major Francis retired in August 1864.' (The Homeward Mail, London, Monday, 17 July 1899, p. 947b)