3rd Feb, 2018 9:00 GMT/BST

Antiques & Interiors, including Silver

 
  Lot 231
 

231

A George II Provincial Silver Cream Jug, Richard Richardson, Chester 1729, plain baluster form...

A George II Provincial Silver Cream Jug, Richard Richardson, Chester 1729, plain baluster form on circular foot, with sparrow beak spout, traces of armorial engraving to one side, 7.5cm high, 2oz 12dwt

Literature:
Ridgway, Maurice H., Chester Silver 1727-1837, Phillimore 1985, pp.138
Provenance:
Ex John Foulks Lowe Collection

Sold for £850
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

Handle has had a solder repair to the lower junction and possibly upper junction as well. Marks to the base slightly worn but legible. General surface wear and small dings in places. Repair to both junctions of the handle. Possibly a very small amount of solder around the edge of the spout.

 


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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, including Silver, 3rd Feb, 2018

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