Lot 24
  • 24

A pair of George IV silver wine coolers, Benjamin Smith III, London, 1821

Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 9 5/8 in. (24.3cm)
on tall openwork rococo bases, chased with roses on matted grounds, matching rims, heraldic lion rampant handles, engraved on each side with original arms, silver liners

Condition

some rubbing to arms and high spots of rim, otherwise good, stong bases and heavy weight
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