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MAKER'S MARK OF THOMAS HEMING, LONDON, 1770
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A GEORGE III SILVER HOT WATER URN**
Maker's mark of Thomas Heming, London, 1770
Vase form on square pedestal foot with four ball supports, the base with Greek key and bellflower border, the spiral fluted body with two wood handles within crossed branch supports, the tap with ivory final, the detachable spiral fluted cover with spiral finial, the body engraved with a coat-of-arms and crest, marked under base, on body and cover, the cover and body also with stamped initials RR
18½in. (47cm.) high 84oz. 10dwt. (2635gr.)
Maker's mark of Thomas Heming, London, 1770
Vase form on square pedestal foot with four ball supports, the base with Greek key and bellflower border, the spiral fluted body with two wood handles within crossed branch supports, the tap with ivory final, the detachable spiral fluted cover with spiral finial, the body engraved with a coat-of-arms and crest, marked under base, on body and cover, the cover and body also with stamped initials RR
18½in. (47cm.) high 84oz. 10dwt. (2635gr.)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.