The Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio Service

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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT FAMILY COLLECTION

HENRIQUE TEIXEIRA DE SAMPAIO, BARAO DE TEIXEIRA AND 1ST CONDE DE PVOA (1774-1833)

Sampaio was born in the town of Angra on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese administered Azores. He was the son of Francisco Jos Teixeira de Sampaio and his second wife Eullia Floriana Gualberta de Melo Carvo, his father being a successful businessman and his mother connected to some of the greatest families of the region. He was born in the family home and was christened on 16 November 1774, with Henrique Jos de Carvalho e Melo, Conde de Oeiras acting as his Godfather. His father already had established trade links with England, supplying the Portuguese army with food, and so it was not surprising that the young Sampaio was sent there to study. While in London he began his own business career, following in his fathers footsteps, being appointed in 1807 as Commissioner of Army Supplies for the Anglo-Portuguese forces who were seeking to prevent Napoleons invasion of Portugal.

This position, as well as the exclusive contract for the supply of tobacco, allowed him to establish a huge fortune very quickly, to the extent that he was said to be amongst the richest men in Portugal, worth some 21,000,000 cruzados on his death in 1833. With this wealth, and the loans he made to the State, came social and political prominence, particularly in his infuence on Portuguese fscal policy. His position and importance to Portuguese society was commemorated on 22 May 1816 when the title 1st Lord de Sampaio was conferred upon him by King Joo VI in Rio de Janeiro. Soon after, on 6 March 1819, he was made, by Royal Charter, 1st Barao de Teixeira and was granted the right to bear arms.

While his business interests continued to thrive in the 1820s, making Sampaios trading house the largest in Portugal and a rival to other frms in London and Hamburg, the fnances of the Portuguese state were in a perilous condition. The further loans Sampaio made to the state resulted in him becoming the biggest creditor to the Treasury, and so when the Bank of Lisbon was founded in 1822, he became the biggest shareholder with some 400 shares, compared to only 100 shares owned by the next largest shareholder. In honour of this he was created 1st Conde de Pvoa on 3 July 1823, named after his estate in Pvoa de Santo Adrio, near Lisbon.

Sampaio married twice, frst in February 1802 to Marianne Slack, the daughter of an ex-patriot Irish merchant who was living in Lisbon. She died, along with her child, in childbirth in October 1804 and Sampaio was to remain childless and unmarried until March 1824 when he was married to his second wife Louisa Maria Jos Rita Baltazar de Noronha, who was only 21 and already expecting a child at the time of the marriage. In order to protect his assets for his child he arranged for a trust to be set up by Royal decree. Unfortunately, the frst child, born some fve months after their marriage, died soon after birth. It was not until 1826 that the couple had a son called Joo Maria de Noronha Sampaio and a daughter named Marie Louise de Noronha Sampaio the next year.

Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio died at his home of Rua da Escola Politcnica, in Lisbon, on 27 March 1833, aged 59 years. His son Joo Maria de Noronha become 2nd Conde de Pvoa and inherited the family fortune, aged only 6. The 2nd Conde died soon after, in 1837 at which time the titles became extinct and the fortune passed to his sister Marie Louise de Noronha Sampaio who went on to marry, against the wishes of her mother, Domingos Antnio Pedro de Sousa Holstein, the future 2nd Duke of Palmela.

THE SAMPAIO DINNER-SERVICE BY PAUL STORR HISTORY AND PROVENANCE

The Conde de Pvoa was a signifcant patron of Paul Storr in the 1820s, refecting not only his ties with England, but also the strong political and trade ties between England and Portugal in the 19th century. The service, which must feature as one of the great services that Storr produced following his departure from Rundell, Bridge and Rundell in 1819, at which time he established a shop in New Bond Street with John Mortimer. The service descended at Casa Palmela, Lisbon, the family home of the Dukes of Palmela, until April 1976 when a signifcant portion of the major pieces were sold by Christies at auction in Geneva.

As with the examples here, the table service excepted, the pieces sold in the 1976 sale were all marked for Paul Storr, dated either 1822 or 1823. Divided into 8 lots the service weighed just under 6,000 ounces, giving some idea of the outstanding quality of the pieces. They were:

LOT 192 A TABLE GARNITURE CONSISTING OF AN EIGHT-LIGHT CANDELABRUM, A PAIR OF FOUR CANDELABRA-CENTREPIECES AND A PLATEAUThe pair of four candelabra-centrepieces subsequently sold Sothebys, New York, 28 October 1988, lot 218.The eight-light candelabrum now in the collection of the Preservation Society of Newport County.

LOT 193 A PAIR OF FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRASubsequently sold Christies, New York, 19 April 2002, lot 348.

LOT 194 A SET OF FOUR THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRASubsequently sold Christies, New York, 19 April 2002, lot 348.

LOT 195 A PAIR OF WARWICK VASES

LOT 196 A PAIR OF SOUP-TUREENS AND STANDSSubsequently sold Sothebys, New York, 28 October 1988, lot 219.

LOT 197 A FURTHER PAIR OF SOUP-TUREENSSubsequently sold Christies, New York, 20 October 1999, lot 206.

LOT 198 A SET OF FOUR WINE-COOLERS

LOT 199 A FURTHER PAIR OF WINE-COOLERS

LOT 200 A SET OF EIGHT SALT-CELLARSSubsequently exhibited Christies, London, The Glory of the Goldsmith, Magnifcent Gold and Silver from the Al-Tajir Collection, no. 151.

The Dining Room at Casa Pamela, showing a portion of the Sampaio Service in situ

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322A SET OF TWENTY-FOUR GEORGE IV SILVER DINNER-PLATES FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICEMARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1823

Each shaped circular and with shell and foliage heightened gadrooned border, engraved with a coat-of-arms below barons coronet, marked underneath 10 in. (27 cm.) diam.549 oz. 6 dwt. (17,084 gr.)

The arms are those of Teixeira quartering Sampaio, Amaral and Guedes for Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, Barao de Teixeira, later 1st Conde de Pvoa (1774-1833). (24)

40,000-60,000 $67,000-100,000 49,000-72,000

P R O V E N A N C E :

Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, Barao de Teixeira and later 1st Conde de Pvoa (1774-1833), then by descent to his sonJoo Maria de Noronha, 2nd Conde de Pvoa (1826-1837) on whose death in 1837 the titles became extinct and the family fortunes, and the dinner-service, passed to his sisterMarie Louise de Noronha Sampaio who married Domingos Antnio Pedro de Sousa Holstein, later the 2nd Duke of Palmela (1818-1864).


323A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT TABLE-SERVICE AND A GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT DESSERT-SERVICE FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICEMARK OF WILLIAM ELEY AND WILLIAM FEARN, LONDON, 1822

A Stag Hunt pattern table-service, engraved with a crest and barons coronet, comprising:Forty-eight table-spoons Fifty-nine table-forks Twelve salt-spoonsEight sauce-ladles Three basting-spoons Two soup-ladlesTwo pairs of asparagus-tongs A fsh-slice An ice-spade Two sifting-spoons, 1823 A mustard-spoon, 1823and the following with steel blades and flled handles:Seventy-two table-knives, three mark of Paul Storr Six carving-knives Six carving-forks Two sharpening-steelsA Baccanalian pattern dessert-service, engraved with a crest and barons coronet, comprising: Forty-six dessert-spoons Forty-seven dessert-forks Forty-eight fruit-knives with flled handles and silver-gilt blades, one with mark of Paul Storr, 1820 some contained in three ftted wood boxesweighable silver 789 oz. 10 dwt. (24,556 gr.)

The crest is that of Teixeira quartering Sampaio, Amaral and Guedes for Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, Barao de Teixeira, later 1st Conde de Pvoa (1774-1833). (366)

40,000-60,000 $67,000-100,000 49,000-72,000



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324A SET OF TWELVE GEORGE IV SILVER SOUP-PLATES FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICEMARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1823

Each shaped circular and with shell and foliage heightened gadrooned borders, engraved with a coat-of-arms below barons coronet, marked underneath10 in. (27 cm.) diam.290 oz. 6 dwt. (9,030 gr.)


15,000-25,000 $26,000-42,000 19,000-30,000



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325A GEORGE IV SILVER BASKET FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICEMARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1821

Oval and on spreading foot, with overhead swing handle, chased overall with foliage scrolls and fowers, applied with a coat-of-arms below barons coronet, marked underneath and on coat-of-arms14 in. (36.4 cm.) wide58 oz. 6 dwt. (1,814 gr.)

The arms are those of Teixeira quartering Sampaio, Amaral and Guedes for Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, Barao de Teixeira, later 1st Conde de Pvoa (1774-1833).

7,000-10,000 $12,000-17,000 8,500-12,000



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326A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER ENTRE-DISHES FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICEMARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1822

Each shaped circular with shell and foliage heightened gadrooned border, engraved with a crest below barons coronet, marked on side11 in. (29.5 cm.) diam.65 oz. 9 dwt. (2,036 gr.)


3,000-5,000 $5,100-8,400 3,700-6,000




327A GEORGE IV SILVER CRUET FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICEMARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1823

Oval, with foliage and shell heightened gadrooned border, on four shell and vine feet, with central handle, with fve silver-mounted cut-glass jars, engraved with a coat-of-arms below barons coronet, marked underneath, on handle, rims and coverthe stand 13 in. (35 cm.) wideweighable silver 55 oz. 15 dwt. (1,734 gr.)

The arms are those of Teixeira quartering Sampaio, Amaral and Guedes for Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, Barao de Teixeira, later 1st Conde de Pvoa (1774-1833).

4,000-6,000 $6,700-10,000 4,900-7,200



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328A GEORGE IV SILVER MEAT-DISH WITH SILVER-MOUNTED OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE DISH-COVER FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICETHE DISH AND THE SILVER MOUNTS WITH THE MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1822

The dish oval with foliage and shell heightened gadrooned border, engraved with a coat-of-arms below barons coronet, the cover domed and with loop handle and applied with cast coats-of-arms below barons coronets, marked under dish and on mounts and handlethe meat-dish 19 in. (48.6 cm.) widethe meat-dish 76 oz. 10 dwt. (2,379 gr.)


4,000-6,000 $6,700-10,000 4,900-7,200



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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION

(LOTS 828 834)

828A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER ENTREE DISHES AND COVERS FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICE

MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1822, ONE HANDLE 1823

Each shaped circular with gadrooned, shell and acanthus border, the conforming covers with leaf capped scroll handles, each dish engraved

twice with a crest below a barons coronet, the covers applied twice with a coat of arms below a baronets coronet, each marked on dish, inside

cover, on handle, on coats of arms and coronets

11 in. (29.2 cm.) diam.

136 oz. 16 dwt. (4,256 gr.)

The arms are those of Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, 1st Conde de Pvoa (1774 1833). (2)

7,000 10,000 US$11,000 15,000

7,900 11,000


Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, 1st Conde de Pvoa (1774 1833), then by descent to his son

Joo Maria de Noronha, 2nd Conde de Pvoa (1826 1837) on whose death in 1837 the titles became extinct and the family fortunes, and the

dinner service, passed to his sister

Marie Louise de Noronha Sampaio who married Domingos Antnio Pedro de Sousa Holstein, later the 2nd Duke of Palmela (1818 1864) and

by descent in the family of the Dukes of Palmela at Casa Palmela.

E X H I B I T E D :

Lisbon, Casa Museu Dr. Anastcio Gonalves, Una Familia de Coleccionadores Poder e Cultura, February to September 2001.

830A GEORGE IV SILVER MEAT DISH AND A GEORGE IV SILVERMOUNTED OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE COVER FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICE

THE DISH AND COVER MOUNTS PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1822 AND 1823

Oval with shell, acanthus and gadrooned border, the cover with silver

handle and applied on each side with a silver coat of arms below a

barons coronet, the dish similarly engraved, marked on dish, handle,

arms and coronets

the dish 11 in. (28.2 cm.) wide

the dish 23 oz. 16 dwt. (741 gr.)

The arms are those of Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, 1st Conde de

Pvoa (1774 1833). (2)

1,000 1,500 US$1,600 2,300

1,200 1,700


Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, 1st Conde de Pvoa (1774 1833).

See lot 828.

E X H I B I T E D :

Lisbon, Casa Museu Dr. Anastcio Gonalves, Una Familia de

Coleccionadores Poder e Cultura, February to September 2001.

829A GEORGE IV SILVER MEAT DISH AND A GEORGE IV SILVERMOUNTED OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE COVER FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICE

THE DISH AND COVER MOUNTS MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1822 AND 1823

Oval with shell, acanthus and gadrooned border, the cover with silver

handle and applied on each side with a silver coat of arms below a

barons coronet, the dish similarly engraved, marked on dish, handle,

arms and coronets

the dish 19 in. (48.5 cm.) wide

the dish 77 oz. 15 dwt. (2,418 gr.)


Pvoa (1774 1833). (2)

4,000 6,000 US$6,100 9,000

4,500 6,700



See lot 828.

E X H I B I T E D :



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833A SET OF FOUR GEORGE IV SILVER ENTREE DISHES FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICE

MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1822

Each shaped oblong with gadrooned borders, each engraved with a

crest below a barons coronet, each marked near border

11 in. (30 cm.) wide; 66 oz. 10 dwt. (5,178 gr.)


Pvoa (1774 1833). (4)

4,000 6,000 US$6,100 9,000

4,500 6,700



See lot 828.

E X H I B I T E D :



832A GEORGE IV SILVER CRUET STAND FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICE


Oval on cast feet, with gadrooned border, with four cut glass bottles,

engraved with a coat of arms, below a barons coronet, marked

underneath and on handle

9 in. (22.8 cm.) high; 28 oz. 2 dwt. (875 gr.)


Pvoa (1774 1833).

2,000 3,000 US$3,100 4,500

2,300 3,400



See lot 828.

E X H I B I T E D :



PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION

(LOTS 828 834)

831A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER WAITERS FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICE


Shaped circular on cast feet, with gadrooned border, engraved with a

coat of arms below a barons coronet, marked underneath

8 in. (22.2 cm.) diam.; 39 oz. 8 dwt. (1,226 gr.)


Pvoa (1774 1833). (2)

2,000 3,000 US$3,100 4,500

2,300 3,400



See lot 828.

E X H I B I T E D :



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834A SET OF FOUR GEORGE IV SILVER GILT WINE COASTERS FROM THE SAMPAIO SERVICE

MARK OF JOSEPH CRADOCK AND WILLIAM REID, LONDON, 1822

Each circular, the sides chased with fruiting grapevines on a matted ground, the everted rim cast and chased with fruiting grapevines and shells

at intervals, the base similarly chased and engraved with a crest and initials below a barons coronet, with wood base, marked near foot and inside

7 in. (19 cm.) diam.

The crest is that of Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, 1st Conde de Pvoa (1774 1833). (4)

10,000 15,000 US$16,000 23,000

12,000 17,000



See lot 828.

E X H I B I T E D :

Lisbon, Casa Museu Dr. Anastcio Gonalves, Una Familia de Coleccionadores Poder e Cultura, February to September 2001.

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