ANTIQUE 19thC GEORGIAN SOLID SILVER HOT WATER KETTLE, EDWARD FARRELL c.1820
Antique early-19th Century rare and exquisite Georgian solid silver hot water kettle, boasting impressive size and weight. Crafted with remarkable artistry, it showcases extraordinary quality and features exceptionally rare designs reminiscent of 17th Century Dutch painting. Adorned with scenes depicted in high relief, one side illustrates a vibrant hunting scene while the other portrays a lively cavalry battle. The base is adorned with a lavish feast scene, supported by four cast feet fashioned as lion heads and paws. Adding to its charm is a mythical monster-shaped spout emerging from an open mouth. The lid and turn handle are adorned with cast figures of a village drunk, while floral-shaped handles adorn the sides. This kettle is a true masterpiece, sure to captivate any collector's eye.
Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1820 (e), Maker's mark EF (Edward Farrell)
Reference Number: A9736
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-19th Century rare and exquisite Georgian solid silver hot water kettle, boasting impressive size and weight. Crafted with remarkable artistry, it showcases extraordinary quality and features exceptionally rare designs reminiscent of 17th Century Dutch painting. Adorned with scenes depicted in high relief, one side illustrates a vibrant hunting scene while the other portrays a lively cavalry battle. The base is adorned with a lavish feast scene, supported by four cast feet fashioned as lion heads and paws. Adding to its charm is a mythical monster-shaped spout emerging from an open mouth. The lid and turn handle are adorned with cast figures of a village drunk, while floral-shaped handles adorn the sides. This kettle is a true masterpiece, sure to captivate any collector's eye.
Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1820 (e), Maker's mark EF (Edward Farrell, one of the greatest silversmiths of his time, famous for his very decorative designs). This is probably one the best Georgian silver tea and coffee services ever made in terms of size, age, gauge and workmanship: a real one-off museum piece by one of the most valuable silversmiths of all time.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 42 cm // 16.54 in
Width: 26 cm // 10.24 in
Depth: 25 cm // 9.84 in
Weight: 2990 g // 96.14 ozt