Lot 229
Garniture of Three Chamberlains Worcester Sir Isaac Brock (1769-1812) Armorial Vases and Covers, c.1813-20

Lot 229 Details
Garniture of Three Chamberlains Worcester Sir Isaac Brock (1769-1812) Armorial Vases and Covers, c.1813-20
painted in colours and gilt with Brock armorials, crest and motto ‘CANADA’, the rims, fluted lower bodies, domed covers with pineapple finials and marbled square bases all bordered and detailed in gilt
two covers restored
largest height 11.6" — 29.5 cm.
painted marks in red script Chamberlains / Worcester / Manufacturers to / H.R.H. / The / Prince Regent
Estimate $20,000-$25,000
Provenance:
Elizabeth Brock (1767-1847), sister of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, married John Elisha Tupper (1764-1845)
Edith Bingham Tupper (1869-), their great grand-daughter, by descent
Captain Michael Mellish O.B.E. (-2007)
Martel Maides, Guernsey, December 6th, 2007, lot 36
Note:
Believed commissioned for the Brock family in memory of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock K.B., slain during The Battle of Queenstown Heights, Upper Canada, October 13th, 1812. Brock became known as "Saviour of Upper Canada"