Four gilded bronze display stands, the wing openwork, the basin engraved with a coat of arms accompanied by the motto "Fidem Servabo".
Circa 1926-1928, dates of Sir Ferdinand Michael Kroyer-Kielberg's ennoblement and the reconstruction of Stockgrove Park.
In two shaped cases.
(Some scratches and wear).
Diameter: 17 cm
Provenance :
- Former collection of Sir Michael KROYER KIELBERG (1882-1958)
Danish-born shipping magnate and philanthropist, Sir Michael Kroyer-Kielberg was founding president
of United Molasses. Under his leadership, the company played a key role in supporting the Free Denmark Movement
during the war. He also served as Danish Ambassador to the Court.
An art lover, his collections included important works by Sisley, Corot, Pissarro and Epstein. Between 1928
and 1930, he built Stockgrove Park House in Bedfordshire, a property considered to be the last major castle in England.
built in England. During this period, he probably commissioned opulent silverware from the houses of
Puiforcat and Garrard (lots 22 to 34 and 37).
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