THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A George I silver-gilt cup and cover
MAKER'S MARK OF RICHARD BAYLEY, LONDON, 1721
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A George I silver-gilt cup and cover
maker's mark of Richard Bayley, London, 1721
Inverted bell-shaped on spreading circular foot, the body with two scroll handles, moulded mid-rib, detachable domed cover and baluster finial, engraved beneath the foot with presentation inscription, marked on body, handles and cover, and in contempory leather case
6¾in. (17.4cm.) high
15ozs. (482grs.)
The inscription reads, THOMAS CORAM TO HIS GODSON THOMAS CORHAM 1721
maker's mark of Richard Bayley, London, 1721
Inverted bell-shaped on spreading circular foot, the body with two scroll handles, moulded mid-rib, detachable domed cover and baluster finial, engraved beneath the foot with presentation inscription, marked on body, handles and cover, and in contempory leather case
6¾in. (17.4cm.) high
15ozs. (482grs.)
The inscription reads, THOMAS CORAM TO HIS GODSON THOMAS CORHAM 1721