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LONDON, 1777 MAKER'S MARK WS POSSIBLY FOR WILLIAM SKEEN
Details
A George III silver stirrup-cup
London, 1777 maker's mark WS possibly for William Skeen
Formed as a hare's mask, realistically chased with staring eyes, flattened ears and textured fur, with closed mouth, marked on rim
4¾in. (12.2cm.) long
4oz. (149gr.)
London, 1777 maker's mark WS possibly for William Skeen
Formed as a hare's mask, realistically chased with staring eyes, flattened ears and textured fur, with closed mouth, marked on rim
4¾in. (12.2cm.) long
4oz. (149gr.)
Provenance
Lady Lambe; Christie's London, 18 July 1956, lot 173 (£95 to Crouch).
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