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MARK OF JOHN EDWARDS, LONDON, 1732
Details
A George II silver hot-water jug
Mark of John Edwards, London, 1732
Baluster-shaped, on reeded circular foot, the partly panelled and faceted sides engraved with borders of scrolls and diaperwork, the hinged domed cover with ball and acorn finial, the spout with hinged cover, engraved with a shell, the body later engraved twice with initials 'XS' beneath earl's coronet, marked on base and cover, the base additionally engraved with scratchweight '23=12=0'
8½in. (21.5cm.) high
gross 23oz. (720gr.)
Mark of John Edwards, London, 1732
Baluster-shaped, on reeded circular foot, the partly panelled and faceted sides engraved with borders of scrolls and diaperwork, the hinged domed cover with ball and acorn finial, the spout with hinged cover, engraved with a shell, the body later engraved twice with initials 'XS' beneath earl's coronet, marked on base and cover, the base additionally engraved with scratchweight '23=12=0'
8½in. (21.5cm.) high
gross 23oz. (720gr.)
Provenance
Adele, Countess of Essex; Christie's London, 26 April 1967, lot 115 (£1,250 to S. J. Phillips)
Special notice
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