Lot Essay
The arms are possibly those of Lloyd or Berth
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THE PROPERTY OF A CALIFORNIA COLLECTOR
A GEORGE II SILVER SALVER
MARK OF JOHN TUITE, LONDON, 1736
Details
A GEORGE II SILVER SALVER
Mark of John Tuite, London, 1736
Shaped circular, on three scroll supports, the molded rim alternating shells and female masks, the field flat chased with shell cartouches and diaperwork border, the center engraved with a coat-of-arms and crest within a foliate cartouche, marked on reverse
10½in. (26.7cm.) diameter; 24oz. (752gr.)
Mark of John Tuite, London, 1736
Shaped circular, on three scroll supports, the molded rim alternating shells and female masks, the field flat chased with shell cartouches and diaperwork border, the center engraved with a coat-of-arms and crest within a foliate cartouche, marked on reverse
10½in. (26.7cm.) diameter; 24oz. (752gr.)
Provenance
Christie's New York, 20 April 2000, lot 265