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MARK OF THOMAS WHIPHAM, LONDON, 1746
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A GEORGE II SILVER TEAPOT** *
Mark of Thomas Whipham, London, 1746
Inverted pear form on spreading circular base, the body and spout repoussé and chased with foliate pattern, body engraved with crest, ivory handle, repoussé flat hinged cover with bud finial, marked under base
6in. (15.3cm.) high; 18oz. 10dwt. (590gr.) gross weight
Mark of Thomas Whipham, London, 1746
Inverted pear form on spreading circular base, the body and spout repoussé and chased with foliate pattern, body engraved with crest, ivory handle, repoussé flat hinged cover with bud finial, marked under base
6in. (15.3cm.) high; 18oz. 10dwt. (590gr.) gross weight
Provenance
Edward S. Whitney, Montclair, New Jersey, by gift 1936
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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This lot is exempt from Sales Tax.