18th Nov, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 528
 

528

A Pair of George II Provincial Silver Sauceboats, James Kirkup Newcastle 1747, with shaped rim,...

A Pair of George II Provincial Silver Sauceboats, James Kirkup Newcastle 1747, with shaped rim, flying dolphin handles and on three elaborate lion mask and paw supports, engraved with an armorial to one side and a tiger crest to the other for Dent, the initials D over I.I to underside, 19.5cm long, 28oz 6dwt (2)

Sold for £7,400
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

Full clear marks to the underside of both. Engraving to initials and armorials clear. The feet slightly pushed inwards on one. General wear and scratching to both, minor knock to rim at edge and one at spout. The armorial and crest probably later than the initials to the underside.

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 18th Nov, 2017

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