Silver-Gilt Pastille Burner by Craddock & Reid
$4,450.00
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Silver-Gilt Pastille Burner
Craddock & Reid
Hallmarked London, 1824
This Georgian silver-gilt pastille burner is a stunning example of Rococo-style craftsmanship, adorned with intricate garlands of flowers and supported by beautifully detailed figural busts. In the 18th and 19th centuries, earthenware burners were commonly used to diffuse the sweet aroma of pastilles made from aromatic substances. However, a silver-gilt burner of such fine quality would have been a luxury item reserved for the estates of the upper echelons of society. The makers, Joseph Craddock & William Reid, were renowned for producing exceptional silver for noble families, often incorporating elaborate decorations that set their work apart from that of their contemporaries. Additionally, this burner was a part of the Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
3 3/4” high x 6” wide x 3” deep
Provenance:
MSR, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
MSR, New Orleans
Silver-Gilt Pastille Burner by Craddock & Reid
$4,450.00
Craddock & Reid
Hallmarked London, 1824
This Georgian silver-gilt pastille burner is a stunning example of Rococo-style craftsmanship, adorned with intricate garlands of flowers and supported by beautifully detailed figural busts. In the 18th and 19th centuries, earthenware burners were commonly used to diffuse the sweet aroma of pastilles made from aromatic substances. However, a silver-gilt burner of such fine quality would have been a luxury item reserved for the estates of the upper echelons of society. The makers, Joseph Craddock & William Reid, were renowned for producing exceptional silver for noble families, often incorporating elaborate decorations that set their work apart from that of their contemporaries. Additionally, this burner was a part of the Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
3 3/4” high x 6” wide x 3” deep
Provenance:
MSR, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
MSR, New Orleans