Lot 266
  • 266

A George II silver two-handled cup and cover, Thomas Farren, London, 1732

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

Description

  • marked on base and cover
  • height 10 3/4 in.
  • 27.4cm
inverted bell body, molded foot and girdle, leaf-capped scroll handles, the lower body and cover applied with two patterns of strapwork, urn finial, engraved with later arms in rococo cartouche

Provenance

The later arms are those of Bright.

Condition

as noted re: arms, reinforcing ring under foot and marks from cleaning out, otherwise good, nice weight
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