Shaped oval with lobed sides, the rim cast with shells and acanthus, engraved to the center with a coat-of-arms below a foliate mantle, on a conforming oval foot and with swing loop handle cast with flowerheads, marked on side of body
14¹⁄₈ in. (35.9 cm.) long
58 oz. 10 dwt. (1,819.4 gr.)

Almost certainly for Captain John Polhill (d.1828) of Cavendish Square, London and Howbury Park, co. Bedford.
The Highly Important Americana Collection of George S. Parker II from the Caxambas; Sotheby’s, New York, 19 January 2017, lot 2216.

Conditions of Sale
FAQs
This lot is offered by Christie's Inc

Brought to you by

Lot Essay

The arms are those of Polhill, almost certainly for Captain John Polhill (d.1828) of Cavendish Square, London and Howbury Park, co. Bedford.