A George III silver argyle, Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1779
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March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A George III silver argyle
Andrew Fogelberg, London
1779
double skinned, pouring spout and hot water spout, the otherwise plain cylindrical body engraved with a crest (a griffin passant on a cap on maintenance for Upton) between applied beaded borders, wicker-bound scroll handle, detachable cover, acorn finial, the underside engraved: 'GIVEN TO AGATHA MARCHIONESS OF SLIGO ON HER 90TH. BIRTHDAY BY HER FAMILY. MAY 9TH. 1956'
11cm. high
329gr, 10oz 12dwt
Agatha, Marchioness of Sligo (1866-1965)
Agatha Stewart Hodgson (1866–1965) was married on 12 October 1887 to George Ulick Browne (1857–1935), who succeeded as 6th Marquess of Sligo upon the death of his father in 1913.