MARK OF FRANCIS BUTTY AND NICHOLAS DUMEE, LONDON, 1765

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A GEORGE III SILVER TEA URN
MARK OF FRANCIS BUTTY AND NICHOLAS DUMEE, LONDON, 1765
Ovoid with gadroon borders, the twisted side handles with bead rat-tails terminating in leafage, the leaf-capped spigot with carved ivory tap, front engraved with rococo coat of arms, on detachable square base with pierced fretwork sides, on ball and claw feet, crested to cover and foot, waisted cover with domed top and flame finial
18 ½ in. high (47 cm.)
72 oz. (2232 gm.)

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Lot Essay

The arms are probably for Lowbridge Bright (1741-1818), merchant of Bristol, Lord of the Manor of Brockbury and the City of Bristol.

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