19th Century Regency Silver Plated Decanter Stand Matthew Boulton

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19th Century Regency Silver Plated Decanter Stand Matthew Boulton

About the Item

This is an attractive silver plated Georgr IV Old Sheffield silver plate trefoil three bottle decanter Stand with three cut-glass decanters by the renowned designer and silversmith Matthew Boulton, circa 1820 in date. The silver plated decanter Stand, with shell capped laureate central handle, reeded frame, columnar pilasters, gadrooned frieze and bun feet, bears the double star makers mark of Matthew Boulton. The beautiful mallet shaped decanters are of clear glass with mushroom stoppers. The craftsmanship is second to none and this beautiful set is sure to add a touch of class to your dining experience. Condition: In excellent condition with only minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use, one of the stoppers has a chip on the underside, this is only mentioned for accuracy but it does not detract from the beauty of this item, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 27 x width 23 x depth 23 Dimensions in inches: Height 11 inches x width 9 inches x depth 9 inches Matthew Boulton Boulton was not a "goldsmith" or a "silversmith" in the accepted sense, yet for his achievements and services to the Craft of goldsmithing he is fully worthy of inclusion in the list of great English goldsmiths. Matthew Boulton was born in Birmingham on 3 September 1728. His father Matthew Boulton (senior) was a "toy maker" and silver stamper specialized in the production of shoe-buckles. Boulton junior was taken into partnership in 1749 and was left in sole charge of the business after the death of his father in 1759. Boulton had the ambition to establish a manufacturing complex where craftsmen in the various branches of the "toy" trade would work together under one roof, enabling him to reap both wholesale and retail profits. In 1761 he realized his project purchasing a one-hundred- year-lease of the "Soho" estate at Handswoth Heath (two miles from Snow Hilton the Wolverhampton Road). In 1762 Boulton took into unofficial partnership John Fothergill who would act as a travelling salesman to advertise his wares and the factory moved to Soho in the same year. The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances, including of course, silver. In 1762 Soho factory began to produce articles in "Sheffield" plate and one of the first to adopt "Sterling silver thread" edging which prevent to reveal the underlying copper. Boulton soon became the largest manufacturer of "Sheffield plate" of the country expanding the business of Soho manufactory in the production of bijouterie, objects d'art and de Virtue, in ormolu, pinchbeck and shell, and in clocks. In 1765 Boulton began the manufacture of pieces in solid silver, being obliged to send every piece of plate to Chester to be marked (Chester was the nearest assay office, 72 miles away from Birmingham). Boulton was the promoter a petition obtaining in 1773 the Royal Assent to assay silver in Birmingham (the same was for Sheffield). Boulton & Fothergill entered their joint mark consisting of their initials, MB before IF. After the death of Fothergill (1782) Boulton punched his plate with his initials alone. When manufacturers of plated ware were permitted to register their marks at the Assay Office in Sheffield (1784), Boulton registered his mark of "twin suns" under the name Boulton M. & Co. The most important designers for Boulton plate in the neo-Classic taste were Robert Adams and James Wyatt. Matthew Boulton died on 17 August 1809. The mark MB continued to be used by Matthew Boulton Plate Co until 1832. Please feel free to email or call us to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.

Dimensions:
Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver Plate
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1820
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 081461stDibs: LU95067280943