23rd Mar, 2023 11:00 EDT
The Legacy of Merrywood: The Estate of Alan I and Dianne Kay
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A group of three sterling silver and silver tablewares
19th century
Comprising a pair of Continental silver sugar casters, possibly Montpellier, France, probably 19th century, the bodies decorated with ribboned and swagged cartouches, the lid with swirling ribbed sections, swan-form finial and each on swan-form feet joined to round molded base, with charge mark and hallmarks; and a Victorian sterling silver triple-folding bun or biscuit warmer, the hinged section overall of shell form and decorated with shell motifs, on hoof feet, G. & L. Co., marked with maker's mark and "Sterling Silver Throughout/ Pat.Pend."
H: 10 1/2 in. Dia: 3 1/2 in. (casters), H: 9 1/2 in. Dia: 7 in. (bun warmer), Total weight: 91.55 oz. t.
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Comprising a pair of Continental silver sugar casters, possibly Montpellier, France, probably 19th century, the bodies decorated with ribboned and swagged cartouches, the lid with swirling ribbed sections, swan-form finial and each on swan-form feet joined to round molded base, with charge mark and hallmarks; and a Victorian sterling silver triple-folding bun or biscuit warmer, the hinged section overall of shell form and decorated with shell motifs, on hoof feet, G. & L. Co., marked with maker's mark and "Sterling Silver Throughout/ Pat.Pend."
Provenance
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
