Lot Essay
The maker's mark ID with a star between is similar to that of Joseph Duke, working in Chester, but stylistically an English Colonial origin seems likely.
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MAKER'S MARK ID WITH STAR BETWEEN, ALSO MARKED WITH LION PASSANT, CIRCA 1775
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A COMBINATION WINE FUNNEL & TASTING CUP
MAKER'S MARK ID WITH STAR BETWEEN, ALSO MARKED WITH LION PASSANT, CIRCA 1775
the bowl engraved with ribbons and swags, the straight spigot with cap attached by chain - 10 cm (4 in), 2.5 oz.
See Illustration
MAKER'S MARK ID WITH STAR BETWEEN, ALSO MARKED WITH LION PASSANT, CIRCA 1775
the bowl engraved with ribbons and swags, the straight spigot with cap attached by chain - 10 cm (4 in), 2.5 oz.
See Illustration
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