Silver

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Lot 248
  • 248

A Rare Pair of George I Silver Beer Jugs, John Edwards I, London, 1722, Britannia standard

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 9 1/8 in. (23.1cm)
of baluster form with molded collar and rim, the short spout with half-baluster below, the leaf-capped scroll handle applied with a cut-card heart at the upper handle terminal, marked on bases

Condition

bright surface with multiple small scratches - attempt to tone down?; one with ding to body
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