Antique Sheffield Silverplated Wine Coolers, c. 1828

Of campana form with shaped sides on conforming pedestal bases, these fine wine coolers display a bold regency elegance.  They are quite appealing, with the shaped sides giving the design a strong vertical presence.  The applied reeded handles feature acanthus leaf decoration and shell- like devices where they join the body.   An applied band of rocaille and scroll work embellish the rims.

They bear the arms of Howley impaled by the See of Canterbury, as born by His Grace William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1828-48. These coolers are numbers 2 and 3 from a larger set. We would usually date these c. 1820-40, but it is almost certain they were part of a large service ordered by Howley upon his investiture in 1828. Today, Howley is remembered as the archbishop who crowned King William IV and Queen Victoria, and who rebuilt the dilapidated Lambeth Palace, official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

These wonderful coolers measure 10.5 inches high and are in very good condition.  They show no  rosing.  Cooler number 2 has the collar for cooler number 1 (it fits fine). One inner sleeve has some old restoration along a seam and was resilvered.  Each is marked underneath with an undocumented anchor.

Our Price: SOLD

Item code: I339