13th Nov, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2013
 

2013

A George III Silver Two-Bottle Cruet, by William Skeen, London, 1774, the shaped stand on four pad feet and with scroll handle, with two cut-glass bottles, one possibly later, each with silver cap with baluster finial, 13.5cm wide, weight of silver 11oz 2dwt 345gr

Sold for £250
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Fully marked underneath. The covers of the bottles are apparently marks but look to be period to the piece. The stand with some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The surface is somewhat bright. There is a repair to one of the rings. The bottles are somewhat different colours, one is possibly replaced.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Nov, 2021

Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.

Entries are invited for forthcoming sales.

 

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