Lot Essay
The arms are those of Monnoux, baronets, of Wotton, Bedfordshire. The baronetcy became extinct after 1814.
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MAKER'S MARK OF DANIEL SMITH AND ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1770
Details
A GEORGE III SILVER TEA URN**
Maker's mark of Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, 1770
Of vase form, on square pedestal base with applied acanthus rosettes, with gadrooned border and two acanthus scroll handles, the lion's mask spout with ivory anthemion spigot, the domed cover with acanthus calyx and acorn finial, engraved with a baronet's coat-of-arms and another, marked on body and base
18½in. (47cm.) high; gross weight 101oz. 10dwt. (3165gr.)
Maker's mark of Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, 1770
Of vase form, on square pedestal base with applied acanthus rosettes, with gadrooned border and two acanthus scroll handles, the lion's mask spout with ivory anthemion spigot, the domed cover with acanthus calyx and acorn finial, engraved with a baronet's coat-of-arms and another, marked on body and base
18½in. (47cm.) high; gross weight 101oz. 10dwt. (3165gr.)
Provenance
Christie's, New York, October 15-16, 1985, lot 169
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.