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LONDON, 1686, MAKER'S MARK R POSSIBLY FOR ALEXANDER ROODE
Details
A JAMES II SILVER TANKARD
LONDON, 1686, MAKER'S MARK R POSSIBLY FOR ALEXANDER ROODE
Cylindrical on moulded foot-rim, flat chased with two figures fighting a duel with swords below the sun appearing from behind clouds on one side and on the other with two figures strolling amongst flowering plants and with birds of paradise and a butterfly, the lid decorated with another figure by a fountain, with corkscrew thumbpiece and scroll handle pricked with initials A/RA and fitted inside with five 'pegs', marked on body, cover and handle
7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm.) high
27 oz. 16 dwt. (866 gr.)
LONDON, 1686, MAKER'S MARK R POSSIBLY FOR ALEXANDER ROODE
Cylindrical on moulded foot-rim, flat chased with two figures fighting a duel with swords below the sun appearing from behind clouds on one side and on the other with two figures strolling amongst flowering plants and with birds of paradise and a butterfly, the lid decorated with another figure by a fountain, with corkscrew thumbpiece and scroll handle pricked with initials A/RA and fitted inside with five 'pegs', marked on body, cover and handle
7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm.) high
27 oz. 16 dwt. (866 gr.)
Provenance
The late Louis Martineau Esq.; Sotheby's, London, 30 November 1978, lot 135.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 7 November 1996, lot 203.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 7 November 1996, lot 203.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Brought to you by
Harry Williams-Bulkeley
International Head of Silver Department