Lot Essay
A number of similar cream boats by Christian Hillian are recorded, including two illustrated in V. Brett, The Sotheby's Directory of Silver, London, 1986, nos. 889 and 892
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A GEORGE II SILVER CREAM BOAT
MAKER'S MARK OF CHRISTIAN HILLAN, LONDON, 1738
Shaped-oval and on three shell and scroll feet, cast and applied with a calf and foliage, with shells between on a matted ground, further applied beneath the lip with a winged female mask, with flying scroll and serpent handle, marked on underside
5in. (12.5cm.) long
6ozs. (206grs.)
MAKER'S MARK OF CHRISTIAN HILLAN, LONDON, 1738
Shaped-oval and on three shell and scroll feet, cast and applied with a calf and foliage, with shells between on a matted ground, further applied beneath the lip with a winged female mask, with flying scroll and serpent handle, marked on underside
5in. (12.5cm.) long
6ozs. (206grs.)