{"product_id":"edward-vii-presentation-silver-wine-cooler-for-viscount-fitzwilliams","title":"Edward VII Presentation Silver Wine Cooler for Viscount Fitzwilliams","description":"This personalized presentation wine cooler is an exceptional example of English Edwardian silverwork, meant to accommodate a single bottle of wine or champagne. It was crafted by Solomon Joel Phillips, whose original works are featured in prestigious collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum. The craftsmanship is a testament to the skills of silversmiths of the time, combining functionality with decorative elegance.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Worth of this monumental gift, the Fitzwilliam was born in humble circumstances in North America, where he lived with his parents until his childhood home burned. His life took a dramatic turn as he ascended to nobility as the eldest son of William, Viscount Milton. He relocated to England following the fire and received a prestigious education at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, thus beginning a distinguished career in which he served as an aide-de-camp to the Viceroy of India and an MP for Wakefield in the South African War. Upon succeeding his grandfather in 1902, William was presented with this silver cooler by the Corporation of Dublin to mark his accession. William distinguished himself as Lord Mayor of Sheffield from 1909-10 and Alderman thereof, and received the honor of being inducted as a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. In the First World War, he served as Lieutenant Colonel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This remarkable champagne cooler was once part of the iconic Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked S. J. Phillips, London, 1902-1903 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 12 3\/4” high x 13” wide x 7 3\/4” deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e The collection of Viscount Fitzwilliam, for William Charles de Meuron Wentworth Fitzwilliam, 7th Earl Fitzwilliam (1872-1943)\u003cbr\u003e MSR, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Red McCombs Collection, Texas\u003cbr\u003e MSR, New Orleans","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50274930458914,"sku":"31-9224","price":19850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6710\/0706\/files\/31-9224_1_4b95fb30-c5d6-43a9-9431-439fa8b632eb.png?v=1756229095","url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/edward-vii-presentation-silver-wine-cooler-for-viscount-fitzwilliams","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}