Lot 152
  • 152

A Victorian Silver two-handled Tea Tray, John S. Hunt, London, 1846

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on underside
  • length over handles 23 1/2 in.
  • 59.6cm
of octafoil shape, the ribbon-tied reeded rim with acanthus at intervals, the center later engraved with arms surrounded by a wide flat-chased band of scrolling flowers and foliage, raised on four leafy rococo scroll supports

Provenance

The are arms are probably those of Edwards.

Condition

as noted re later engraving, some wear and minor scratches to surface from use, good condition
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