Lot 768
  • 768

A George II silver kettle on lampstand, John White, London, 1729

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on kettle and cover, the lamp with transposed earlier marks
  • Ivory, Silver
  • height on lampstand 14 in.
  • 35.6 cm
with engraved strapwork and mask band around the neck, S-scroll tripod stand, crested on each side of body and on lamp

Condition

minor dings, small repair to crack in ivory finial, overall good condition
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