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William Bateman Wine Cooler
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Sterling Silver Wine Cooler by William Bateman II - Antique William IV

£9,950.00

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver wine cooler made by William Bateman II; an addition to our antique wine and drink related silverware collection

SKU C7723

This magnificent antique William IV sterling silver wine cooler has a circular campania shaped form onto a circular spreading foot.


The surface of the cooler is embellished with exceptional cast and applied fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and three-dimensional leaf designs.


The body is further ornamented with large acanthus leaf designs, encompassing the underside of the bulbous portion.


This antique wine cooler is fitted with an exceptional pair of cast silver handles realistically modelled in the form of interlacing vines; this is a continuation of the fruiting vine decoration to the body.


This exceptional William Bateman wine cooler retains the original, hallmarked detachable liner and push fit cover.


The sterling silver torus-shaped cover is ornamented with an applied moulded border to the rim.


The surface of the lining is plain and embellished with a contemporary engraved crest of an eagle displayed supporting in the dexter claw a staff erect, thereon hoisted a pennon forked and flowing to the sinister with the lettering 'Per sinum Codanum' - Through the Gulf of Cadonus*.


This magnificent cooler was crafted by the renowned and collectable London silversmith William Bateman II.


Such wine coolers of this design are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.


* This heraldic marking pertains to the Graves-Sawle family, with the motto representing Graves.


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Maker: William Bateman II

Date: 1835

This antique silver William Bateman wine cooler is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The cast and applied decoration is very sharp and the engraved crest is very crisp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are clear in keeping with age and location.

The part hallmarks to liner and cover are all very clear.


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique barware.


Length across handles 26.8cm/10.55"

Diameter of rim 22.7cm/8.94"

Diameter of base 12.1cm/4.76"

Height 24.3cm/9.57"


117.4 troy ounces/3651.1g


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