Lot Essay
A pair of George III jugs of 1774 and also of large size were sold in these Rooms, October 20, 1997, lot 262.
MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM GRUNDY, LONDON, 1771
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A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER JUGS
Maker's mark of William Grundy, London, 1771
Baluster, on a molded circular base with gadrooning, the body engraved with a coat-of-arms and crest against foliage, the rim with gadrooning and applied below spout with an acanthus leaf with beading, the elaborate leaf-capped scroll handle with similar decoration, the cover surmounted by a pointed finial, marked under bases and covers
14.in. (35.5cm.) high; 117oz. 10dwt. (3662gr.)
Maker's mark of William Grundy, London, 1771
Baluster, on a molded circular base with gadrooning, the body engraved with a coat-of-arms and crest against foliage, the rim with gadrooning and applied below spout with an acanthus leaf with beading, the elaborate leaf-capped scroll handle with similar decoration, the cover surmounted by a pointed finial, marked under bases and covers
14.in. (35.5cm.) high; 117oz. 10dwt. (3662gr.)