Lot 465
  • 465

A George III silver centerpiece, William Pitts, London, 1800

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked throughout
  • Silver
  • height 19 1/4 in.
  • 49cm
raised on six foliate openwork supports headed by paterae, the oval base with a pierced rim and centered by a fully-modeled figure of Apollo, six corinthian columns support a stepped dome roof with a coronet finial

Condition

one support slightly bent, minor dings throughout, overall good
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