Antique George III Sterling Silver Embossed Sweetmeat / Sugar Bowl, Robert Hennell I and David Hennell Ii, 1799

Name: Antique George III Sterling Silver Embossed Sweetmeat / Sugar Bowl, Robert Hennell I and David Hennell Ii, 1799
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1077508
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

A George III small silver circular sweetmeat bowl, crafted by Robert Hennell and David Hennell in London in 1799. It features reeded mounts, embossed with floral and leaf garlands, all resting on a circular pedestal foot rim.

The Hennells are one of the most well known names in antique silver. Established in 1725 by David Hennell, Hennell Ltd is a longstanding family silversmith business. Robert Hennell I, David's son, joined in 1763, later joined by his son Samuel Hennell and nephew Robert Hennell II. Specializing in domestic silver, the firm, now operating as Frazer & Haws and Hennells on London Bond Street, has a rich history of craftsmanship since its founding.

Made by Robert Hennell I and David Hennell II and fully hallmarked for London, 1799

90.35 g / 2.90 t oz

7 cm tall

8.7 cm top diameter

6.2 cm bottom diameter

Excellent antique condition. Foot slightly uneven, small scratches and dings commensurate with age and use.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7cm (2.76")

Width

8.7cm (3.43")

Depth

6.2cm (2.44")

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1077508

Dealers Internal Reference

2935

Description

A George III small silver circular sweetmeat bowl, crafted by Robert Hennell and David Hennell in London in 1799.

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It features reeded mounts, embossed with floral and leaf garlands, all resting on a circular pedestal foot rim.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

fig 1. Antique George III sterling silver embossed sweetmeat / sugar bowl, Robert Hennell I and David Hennell II, 1799 — fig 1. Antique George III Sterling Silver Embossed Sweetmeat / Sugar Bowl, Robert Hennell I and David Hennell Ii, 1799

The Hennells are one of the most well known names in antique silver. Established in 1725 by David Hennell, Hennell Ltd is a longstanding family silversmith business. Robert Hennell I, David's son, joined in 1763, later joined by his son Samuel Hennell and nephew Robert Hennell II. Specializing in domestic silver, the firm, now operating as Frazer & Haws and Hennells on London Bond Street, has a rich history of craftsmanship since its founding.