Description:

A pair of George II sterling silver waiters
Richard Rugg, London
1757

Each centrally engraved with a coat of arms.

  • Provenance:
    Sold Christie's, New York, 19 April 1990, lot 288.
    Sold Christie's, New York, 29 April 1997, lot 162.

    Footnote:
    These armorial bearings undoubtedly commemorate the marriage of The Reverend
    Benjamin Lany (baptised 22nd September 1711 died 1st February 1766) and Mary Revett (born circa 1716 died 13th May 1820). Benjamin and Mary were married at Aldeburgh in the County of Suffolk in 1739. Benjamin was the son of Benjamin Lany, of Cratfield in the County of Suffolk, whilst Mary was eldest daughter of John Revett, of Brandeston in the County of Suffolk and his wife Elizabeth Fauconberge.

    Benjamin was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge and was ordained a deacon in the Church of England in 1734 and a priest in 1736. He held several livings as a priest, but notably Benjamin was the Rector of the Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Mulbarton in the County of Norfolk between 1741 and his death in 1766.
  • Dimensions: height 1 1/8in (3cm); width 7in (8cm); depth 7 /14in (18.5cm); total weight approximately 18.5oz troy
  • Condition: Repousse decoration around center probably a later embellishment. General marks, scratches, rubbing, tarnishing, softening to detail and wear commensurate with age and use.

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