Silver

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Lot 238
  • 238

A George II Silver Sugar Box, John Newton, London, 1731

Estimate
16,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 4 1/8 in. (10.5cm)
rectangular with molded borders, the sides flat-chased and engraved with panels of strapwork enclosing diaper, festoons, masks, foliate scrolls, engraved on two sides with arms within baroque cartouches of shellwork and foliage, the conforming flat-dome hinged cover with cylindrical finial engraved with a rosette, marked on base

Condition

good condition
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