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English Sterling Silver Adam Style Two Piece Epergne, William Comyns Sons

$12,950
£9,869.99
€11,282.03
CA$18,219.83
A$19,959.26
CHF 10,505.78
MX$238,219.03
NOK 133,922.09
SEK 122,424.97
DKK 84,274.74

About the Item

Exceptionally Fine and Rare Antique English Heavy Sterling Silver "Adam Style" two piece Epergne or Centerpiece. Hallmarks and mark's marks for William Comyns Sons. Approximately 74 troy ounces Upper disk: 14" x 8 1/2" x 4 3/8" H Lower stand: 15 1/4" x 11 1/8" x 3 1/2" H Please note cast sterling ram's head handles, "Adam" style cast sterling bows and bellflowers, Rincent scrolls, and hand piercing. Apparently, this was specially made by Comyns from an 18th C. original made by John Wakelin in 1788/1789 currently the original which is identical and part of the Carnegie Museum of Art (Pittsburgh, PA)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20.02 cm)Width: 11.13 in (28.28 cm)Depth: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Adam Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1906-1907
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This is a museum quality centerpiece by one of the finest late 19th/early 20th century London silversmiths.
  • Seller Location:
    CHARLESTON, SC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1891348039182

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