Lot 1231
  • 1231

A George III silver centerpiece and stand, John Wakelin & William Taylor, London, 1777

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • fully marked on basket and base
  • silver
  • length 15 5/8 in.
  • 39.6 cm
formed as an openwork basket with scroll grips and beaded rim, engraved on both sides with a hare crest in circular frame suspended from a ribbon-bow, repeated on the spreading oval base, both applied with bands of double husks and raised on bud feet

Condition

Crest later, otherwise good condition
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