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MARK OF WILLIAM FOUNTAIN, LONDON, 1801
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A George III silver honey-pot and cover
Mark of William Fountain, London, 1801
Formed as a bee skep, the cylindrical body on spreading foot and with detachable domed cover, chased all-over with horizontal and spiral bands, two bees at the foot, the cover applied with detachable cast bee finial, marked on base and cover bezel
4in. (10cm.) high
5oz. (184gr.)
Mark of William Fountain, London, 1801
Formed as a bee skep, the cylindrical body on spreading foot and with detachable domed cover, chased all-over with horizontal and spiral bands, two bees at the foot, the cover applied with detachable cast bee finial, marked on base and cover bezel
4in. (10cm.) high
5oz. (184gr.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium