By Robert Garrard II 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
Works of Royal provenance crafted by two of the most celebrated silversmiths of the 19th century, this stunning pair of wine trolleys bear the coat of arms and ducal coronet of the sons of King George III, with coasters crafted by Benjamin Smith and trolley bases created by Robert Garrard II.
The coasters, which bear the full hallmark of Smith with the date letter for 1808, are detachable from their later trolley bases, which are hallmarked by Garrard and date to the 1830s. The entire set, including the wheels, is crafted in an incredibly intricate grapevine motif boasting beautiful pierced and chased elements that put the full gifts of each silversmith on display. Executed by two of the greatest silversmiths of their respective times and bearing the arms and ducal coronet of George III’s sons, these trolleys exude grandeur and royalty.
Renowned for his rapidly changing partnerships as much as for his artistry, Benjamin Smith worked with some of the best craftsmen of the era, including Paul Storr, Matthew Boulton, and Digby Scott...
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19th Century English George III Antique Robert Garrard II Furniture