Lot 261
  • 261

Two matching George II silver double-lipped sauce boats, Francis Nelme and John Hugh Le Sage, London, 1737 / 1730

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases
  • silver
  • length over handles 8 3/8 in.
  • 21.3 cm
with drops below spouts, double-scroll handles

Condition

the Le Sage one with small ding to lower body, the Nelme one with more minor surface nicks, overall good condition, both a nice heavy weight
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