Lot Essay
Probably those photographed in the Ante Room at Spencer House, London in 1926, shortly before being moved to Althorp by Albert Edward John, 7th Earl Spencer (1892-1975).
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CIRCA 1765-80, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS, DOT AND STAR MARKS, PRESSNUMMERN 10 TO TWO
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FOUR MEISSEN CYLINDRICAL TWO-HANDLED BOTTLE-COOLERS
CIRCA 1765-80, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS, DOT AND STAR MARKS, PRESSNUMMERN 10 TO TWO
Each with scroll and shell-moulded handles, painted with loose bouquets and scattered flowersprays, below gilt line rim
The tallest 6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high (4)
CIRCA 1765-80, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS, DOT AND STAR MARKS, PRESSNUMMERN 10 TO TWO
Each with scroll and shell-moulded handles, painted with loose bouquets and scattered flowersprays, below gilt line rim
The tallest 6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high (4)
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