A Swedish silver plain tapering beaker with punch ornament, Anders Hafrin, Gothenburg, 1753
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March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
150 - 200 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Swedish silver plain tapering beaker with punch ornament
Anders Hafrin, Gothenburg
1753
in an associated red leather-bound fitted case, stamped Lambert, Jewellers, Coventry St. London
7cm high
33gr, 1oz
Sir Harold (1893-1973) and Lady Zia Werhner (1892-1977);
By whom gifted to John, 7th Baron Brabourne and Patricia, Lady Mountbatten, in 1946 on the occasion of their wedding.
Lady Zia Werhner was the daughter of The Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia and was not only a friend but a distant cousin of the Mountbattens. The Werner's daughter Georgina married Edwina Mountbatten's close friend Harold 'Bunny' Phillips.
The art collection formed by diamond magnate Julius Wernher is legendary. This was to be expanded by his son Sir Harold Wernher and daughter-in-law Lady Zia, the givers of this cup. The Wernhers, over two generations, acquired works of international importance and patronised the best dealers in Europe including Duveen, Colnaghi, Agnew, Seligman, Sedelmeyer, Leggatts, Mallett, Moss Harris and Crichton.