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Lot 186
  • 186

A George III silver tankard in German style, Paul Storr, London, 1793

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • height 7in. (17.8cm)
following a 17th Century German flask design, embossed with lobes chased with foliage, the cover with flower finial topped by a bee, scrolled openwork thumbpiece, double-scroll handle, gilt interior, the base with 1810 presentation inscription, fully marked

Condition

good condition, unusual
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Catalogue Note

The inscription reads, "W.R. Mitchell a Present from my Uncle & God-Father Mr. Wm Standton, April 10th, 1810.