A George III / George IV sterling silver wine cooler Robert Gainsford, Sheffield, 1818-1829

A George III / George IV sterling silver wine coolerRobert Gainsford, Sheffield, 1818-1829Urn form with two handles, allover decorated with rocaille motifs including c-scrolls and shells, and floral and grape details, cartouche to opposite sides, both containing engraved armorial crests of griffins, one inscribed, "Tarde Sed Tute," with later inner metal liner and ring.(H: 10 in. W: 12 in. D: 8 in., Weight: 59.4 oz. t. (excluding liner and ring))ProvenanceCollection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.To receive a condition report, additional images or for any other information, please email Andrew Taggart at [email protected]