Lot 283
  • 283

A pair of George III silver-gilt cups, Paul Storr, London, 1819

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 12.5cm, 5in high
of antique Krater form, entwined vine form handles, chased with flowering hops plants, fluted base, pedestal support, the undersides engraved with scratch weights '14=15' and '15=4'

Condition

Some very light wear to gilding at hightlights, good clear hallmarks, numbered 196 on undersides, in excellent condition overall. For further queries please contact the Silver department on +44(0)207.293.5531.
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