18th Nov, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 556
 

556

A George II Irish Silver Cream Jug, maker's mark only for John Hamilton, Dublin circa 1730/40,...

A George II Irish Silver Cream Jug, maker's mark only for John Hamilton, Dublin circa 1730/40, baluster form with shaped rim and unusual naturalistic swan handle, the body heavily decorated with rococo ornament, on three lion mask supports, engraved to the front with a crest of seven ears of wheat, within a rococo cartouche, 12cm high, 7oz 8dwt

Another example of this model by Hamilton, with slight differences, sold in these rooms 29 March 2007, Lot 577

Sold for £6,500
Estimated at £700 - £1,000


 

Evidence of a repair at the junction of the handle. General wear to engraving and definition of decoration throughout. The occasional small ding. Crest appears period to the jug, some dings to the body.

 


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

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