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A George IV Silver-Gilt Presentation Urn and Cover, Paul Storr, London, 1820

No reserve

Auction Closed

October 16, 06:35 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

applied with grapevine at neck, grape finial, engraved with viscounts arms, other side with presentation inscription, crested, marked on body and cover rim


127 oz 15 dwt

3975 g

Height 17 1/4 in.

44 cm

Sotheby's, London, 19 July 1982, lot 236

The arms are those of Edward Jervis Ricketts 2nd Viscount St. Vincent (1767-1859). The inscription reads "Presented to Viscount St Vincent by the tenants of the Stone Aston Estate. As A Testimonial Of Their Respect And Gratitude For His Kindness And Generosity As A Landlord March 16, 1844"

In 1843, Viscount and Viscountess St. Vincent funded and endowed the building of St. Saviour’s Church in Aston-by-Stone. Edward Jervis, 2nd Viscount St. Vincent became viscount in 1823 and resided at the family seats of Meaford Hall and Little Aston Hall, both in Staffordshire.