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A PAIR OF EDWARD VII LARGE SILVER CASTORS

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A PAIR OF EDWARD VII LARGE SILVER CASTORS
LONDON, 1906, MAKER'S MARK OF CRICHTON BROS., BRITTANIA STANDARD

In the style of Paul De Lamerie, each of baluster form on spreading circular foot with tied reeded rim, flat-chased overall with panels of trelliswork, foliate scrolls and rocaille, the body applied with vertical bands of foliate scroll decoration enclosing winged putti heads on a matted ground, the high domed cover with similar tied reeded rim and pierced with panels of foliate scrolls and trelliswork, surmounted by a baluster finial, marked under bases and on covers--10in. (25.5cm.) high
(53 oz. 10 dwt.) (2)