An extremely rare & fine George IV eGG cRUET MADE IN lONDON IN 1828 BY wILLIAM eATON

An extremely rare & fine George IV eGG cRUET MADE IN lONDON IN 1828 BY wILLIAM eATON
An extremely rare & fine George IV eGG cRUET MADE IN lONDON IN 1828 BY wILLIAM eATON
An extremely rare & fine George IV eGG cRUET MADE IN lONDON IN 1828 BY wILLIAM eATON
An extremely rare & fine George IV eGG cRUET MADE IN lONDON IN 1828 BY wILLIAM eATON
An extremely rare & fine George IV eGG cRUET MADE IN lONDON IN 1828 BY wILLIAM eATON

An extremely rare & fine George IV eGG cRUET MADE IN lONDON IN 1828 BY wILLIAM eATON

£5,500
Category

British Silver 1760-1830

Reference

374532

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This exceptionally fine and rare Egg Cruet has a rectangular gadrooned platform base and rim and stands on four cast winged paw feet, flanked by acanthus leaves.  The corner supports are decorated with shell details and scrolls.  The beautiful bi-furcated carrying handle is also decoarted with shells and scrolls, as well as tiny bunches of grapes.  The six egg cups have a vase shaped form, with gadrooned rim, egg and dart foot and gilded interiors.  The main body also displays a horizontal girdle around the upper section.  The Cruet is in excellent condition and is fully marked on the frame and on each of the cups.  William Eaton was a very fine silversmith who made pieces of unusual, innovative, design.


Length: 7.75 inches, 19.38 cm.

Width: 6.25 inches, 15.63 cm.

Height: 9 inches, 22.5 cm.

Weight: 30oz.

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