MAKER'S MARK OF THOMAS JENKINS, LONDON, CIRCA 1680

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A PAIR OF CHARLES II SILVER TOILET JARS*
Maker's mark of Thomas Jenkins, London, circa 1680
Ensuite with the preceding lot, each vase-form with canted corners, the sides and covers flat-chased, mid 18th century, with chinoiserie scenes, the cover engraved, circa 1756, with a coat-of-arms within an asymmetrical foliate scroll cartouche, marked under bases and covers, also with scratchweight 3=4=0 and 3=3=0
2½in. high; 6oz. (195gr.) (2)

Special notice

Tax exempt.

Further details

*This lot may be tax-exempt from sales tax, as set forth in the Sale Tax Notice at the front of the catalogue.

Lot Essay

The arms are those of Wilson impaling Freke, as borne by Edward Warter Wilson and his wife, Frances Anne, daughter of George Freke 2nd Baron Carbery. They were married on September 1, 1756.

This lot and the preceding boxes are part of a matching toilet service. A jewel casket and pair of scent bottles from the same service are being offered in the Hahn Family Collection of English Silver, 23 October 2000, lots 283 and 284.

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