Lot 313
  • 313

A Charles II silver Chinoiserie mug, maker's mark IS, a mullet between two pellets below (? John Spackman), London, 1683

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 10.3cm, 4in high
the slightly tapering cylindrical body flat-chased with Oriental figures and plants flanking a cartouche, further engraved at a slightly later date with a cartouche enclosing a lady's coat-of-arms, scroll handle

Condition

Marks good although not very well struck (particularly the crowned leopard’s head), overall condition and flat-chasing good
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