Lot 74
  • 74

A George II silver five-basket epergne, maker's mark IC, London, 1755

Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • fully marked and dot numbered
  • silver
  • height 14 in., length 24 1/2 in.
  • 35.6 cm, 62.2 cm
base with openwork apron of flowers, the detachable central basket pierced with foliage and trellis and the upswept handles applied with a female mask, four detachable scroll branches topped with baskets, center of each basket engraved with arms

Condition

central basket with splitting in three places along the seams of cast border, struts for feet possibly resoldered but neatly, overall good condition
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