Description

Fine early C19th Regency period �Old Sheffield plate� wine-cooler by Matthew Boulton & Co .
Campana-shaped wine-cooler crisply cast with a deep band of classical anthemion decoration around the body . Raised on a leaf-cast circular socle base . Acanthus leaf wrapped handles with grape and vine-leaf cast detail where they join the body.
The body engraved to each side with finely detailed and skilfully-executed noble armorial crest .
The underside bearing the punched star or sunflower marks of Matthew Boulton & Co.
Fitted with a removable rim and inner sleeve liner for ice .
Matthew Boulton & Co , of Soho House Manufactory , Birmingham , were leading and highly-esteemed producers of fine quality silver-plated wares of this type, using a technique of fused copper and silver sheets first developed in Sheffield during the C18th .
In excellent original condition with only minor wear to one small area of the silver plate on the top edge .
H 11�
D 10�
W 10�
England c.1815
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 232