Lot Essay
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MARK OF THOMAS CHAWNER, 1785, INCUSE DUTY MARK
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A GEORGE III SILVER COFFEE POT
MARK OF THOMAS CHAWNER, 1785, INCUSE DUTY MARK
the pear-shaped form with bead mounts, the stepped domed lid with bead mounted urn finial, the body engraved with a band of Greek-key decoration interspersed with panels of stylised foliage, wooden handle, engraved with an armorial and crest - 28.2cm (11 1/8in) high, 28oz.
See illustration page 20
MARK OF THOMAS CHAWNER, 1785, INCUSE DUTY MARK
the pear-shaped form with bead mounts, the stepped domed lid with bead mounted urn finial, the body engraved with a band of Greek-key decoration interspersed with panels of stylised foliage, wooden handle, engraved with an armorial and crest - 28.2cm (11 1/8in) high, 28oz.
See illustration page 20
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.