13th Jan, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2197
 

2197

A George III Scottish Silver Two-Handled Cup
by Peter Mathie, Edinburgh, 1780

the bowl tapering and with everted rim, on square base with foliage chased band, the lower body chased with foliage and on each side with a vacant cartouche suspended from ribbon-tied husks, with snake cast handles, the interior gilt
19.5cm high, 21oz 17dwt, 680gr

Provenance:
with Highland Antiques, Stoneyhurst College Antiques Fair, Clitheroe, July 2018.

Sold for £550
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

Fully marked on foot. The marks with some minor wear, though generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. Rocks slightly when placed on a flat surface. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. The cartouches do not feel thin but may have been erased.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Jan, 2024

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