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Ewer
Marked by: David Willaume I (British, 1658–about 1741)
English (London)
1696–97
Medium/Technique
Silver (sterling standard)
Dimensions
Overall: 28.5 x 12.1 cm (11 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
Weight: 48oz 4 dwt (1500g)
Weight: 48oz 4 dwt (1500g)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.128
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionHelmet-shaped body on a spreading circular foot with a band of gadrooning. Stem has fluted knop. The lower part of the body has applied vertical palmette straps under a molded band. A more pronounced band of dentils is at the shoulder. The spout features auricular waves with a chased scroll and shell ornament below. Harp-shaped handle applied with trailing beading.
Marks
Struck on rim by handle with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1696-7) and with maker's mark of ?W in script in heart-shaped punch surmounted by a crown, possibly for David Willaume I, lion passant struck on top of foot
ProvenanceJune 28, 1993, sold by an anonymous owner at Christie's, London, lot 89. By 1960, Oscar Dusendschon, Geneva; November 17, 1960, sold by the Estate of Oscar Dusendschon at Sotheby's, London, lot 28. By 1991, Hilmar Reksten, Bergen, Norway; May 22, 1991, sold by Hilmar Reksten at Christie's, London, lot 142, where most probably bought by Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)