A pair of silver wine coolers, bearing marks of Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1776, probably 19th century
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October 14, 11:42 AM GMT
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5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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A pair of silver wine coolers, bearing marks of Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1776, probably 19th century
cylindrical with two foliate scroll handles, the sides with chased decoration and applied strapwork, the body engraved with a coat-of-arms on either side
height 10 in.; weight 136½oz.; 25 cm.; 4245 gr.
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Paire de seaux à rafraichir en argent, portant les poinçons d'Andrew Fogelberg Londres 1776, probablement XIXe siècle
de forme cylindrique avec deux anses en forme de rinceaux, le corps à décor d'une frise d'appliques sur fond amati, gravé d'armoiries sur les deux faces
height 10 in.; weight 136½oz.; 25 cm.; 4245 gr.
Hampel, Munich, July 2014, lot 386
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Hampel, Munich, juillet 2014, lot 386
The arms are those of Dalgety of Lockerley Hall, East Tytherley, near Romsey, Hampshire, for Frederick Gonnerman Dalgety (3 December 1817 – 20 March 1894), the Canadian-born founder of Dalgety, PLC, one of the world’s largest food and agricultural conglomerates.
At the age of 16 Dalgety sailed from his native Canada, arriving in Sydney, Australia on 2 June 1834, where he worked as an apprentice clerk in the recently established business of the merchant, Thomas Chaplin Breillat. By 1842 he had moved to Melbourne to become manager of a wool-trading house. His business interests and wealth increased rapidly, particularly in his speculations in gold, which in the early 1850s yielded a return of about £150,000.
In 1859 Dalgety settled permanently in England, acquiring a Hampshire estate. Here he built Lockerley Hall, ‘a handsome red brick mansion, with stone dressings and facings in the Elizabethan style: the hall is nearly surrounded with terraces, which are tastefully laid out, and the grounds beyond are extensive and well-wooded: the hall was commenced building in 1868, and finished in 1871.’ (E.R. Kelly, editor, County Topographies. Hampshire, including The Isle of Wight, London, 1875, p. 345)
F.G. Dalgety was married at East Allington Church, Devonshire, on 12 December 1855 to Blanche Elizabeth Trosse (1837-1883), a daughter of John and Mariann Allen. The couple had five sons and five daughters.
‘DEATH OF MR. F.G. DALGETY, OF LOCKERLEY HALL. - Sincere regret is felt at the death of Mr. Frederick Gonnerman Dalgety, J.P., of Lockerley Hall, Romsey, Hants, which occurred last week. Mr. Dalgety was a retired Australian merchant, and was head of the firm of Dalgety and Co., Limited. He was a justice of the peace for Hants, of which county he had served the office of High Sheriff. He was a man of quiet, kindly, yet genial disposition, and was beloved in his own immediate neighbourhood. He was known as a breeder of prize stock, and gained many prizes at the great agricultural and local shows. He was also a prominent prize winner at horticultural exhibitions. He rebuilt Lockerley Hall, which is a perfect storehouse of pictures and other art treasures.’ (Reading Mercury, Reading, Saturday, 31 March 1894, p. 8c)
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