Lot 584
  • 584

A pair of George III silver sauceboats, Peze Pileau, London, 1758

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 21cm., 8 1/4 in. long
the spreading fluted bodies with undulating gadrooned rims, ornate bifurcated leaf-capped scroll handles, each raised on a cast rocaille foot, engraved with a coat-of-arms, scratch weight '39=14'

Condition

Hallmarks clear. Both of good gauge. Colour is bright and both rubbed a little to embellished high-points. The coat-of-arms also rubbed. Good condition overall with typical light surface scratches and pitting.
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