A pair of pilgrim's flasks with the coat of arms of the Neeld family, with stoppers
A pair of pilgrim's flasks with the coat of arms of the Neeld family, with stoppers
Great Britain, London
1828–1829
Silversmith: John Bridge, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell
Silver; casting, stamping, chasing, engraving
Height: 47 cm, rim diameter: 5.5 cm, base: 2 x 18.5 x 13.5 cm, stopper: 12 x 4.5 cm, 7,673 g
Hallmarks: 1) maker’s mark: I∙B beneath a crown (for John Bridge); 2) sterling silver standard (.925 purity): lon passant; 3) date letter: small letter "n" (for London, 1828-1829). Marked on the underside of the base: RUNDELL BRIDGE ET RUNDELL AURIFICES REGIS LONDINI
A pair of silver pilgrim's flasks. Each features a pear-shaped body with a high, narrow neck, a stopper, two chain handles, and an oval base. The lower parts of the flasks are decorated with acanthus leaves; the middle sections are sectioned with gadrooned flutes framed by acanthus leaves that extend onto the neck. The coat of arms of the Neeld family, officially registered in heraldry in 1859, was later engraved on the surface of one of the flutes of each piece. The sides of the body feature large, raised heads of Medusa, to which the chain handles are attached. The finials of the stoppers are decorated with acanthus leaves and feature suspension rings for the chains.
5477.1-2MC319&3136/ДПИ