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Lot 172
  • 172

A George IV Silver-gilt Urn, Paul Storr, London, 1821

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • height 15 3/4 in. (40cm)
vase form, the neck applied with running berried ivy against a matted ground and below a band of scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the body applied on both sides with wreaths of oak leaves and acorns and flanked by ribbon-tied holly branches, reeded loop handles, the lower body chased with stiff leaves, raised on a pedestal foot chased with a gadrooned band, marked on base

Condition

good condition
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