Sale 12038
London, South Kensington
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20 July 2016
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A QUEEN ANNE SILVER SUGAR CASTER MARK OF CHARLES ADAM, LONDON, 1709 Baluster body, with reeded waist and stepped spreading foot, the cover pierced with knop finial; Together with a lobed oval spoon tray, mark of Gabriel Sleath, London, 1717, the caster marked to the base only and to the top of the tray 8 in. (20 cm.) Caster: 9 oz. 1 dwt (298 gr.) Tray: 2 oz. 17 dwt. (88 gr.)
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