Silver

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Lot 237
  • 237

A group of mid Georgian silver, London, 1743 / 1765 / 1771

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height of coffee pot 9 3/4 in. (24.7cm)
comprising: a tapered cylindrical coffee pot engraved with contemporary arms, marked on body by ?Richard Gosling, 1743; a pierced sweetmeat basket with swing handle by S. Herbert & Co., 1765; and an openwork cream pail with swing handle and clear glass liner, engraved with baron's coronet, by Aldridge & Green, 1771; 3 pieces

Provenance

Coffee Pot: Bentley & Co., London, 1950
Basket: Thomas Lumley, Ltd., London, 1957

Condition

all good condition
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