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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER WINE COOLERS
Sheffield 1825, maker's mark of Fenton, Danby & Webster
Each campana-shaped and on spreading circular foot, chased with a band of palmettes, the fluted body chased with a band of acanthus and foliage rim, the rim chased with foliage decoration, the reeded handles issuing from acanthus and scrolls, with detachable fluted collar and plain liner, engraved on foot collars with a crest and a coat-of-arms, marked on bases and liners - 27 cm (10¾ in) high
4,750 grs. (2)
Sheffield 1825, maker's mark of Fenton, Danby & Webster
Each campana-shaped and on spreading circular foot, chased with a band of palmettes, the fluted body chased with a band of acanthus and foliage rim, the rim chased with foliage decoration, the reeded handles issuing from acanthus and scrolls, with detachable fluted collar and plain liner, engraved on foot collars with a crest and a coat-of-arms, marked on bases and liners - 27 cm (10¾ in) high
4,750 grs. (2)