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The arms are for a spinster of the Clutton family of Pensas Court, Worcs., for one of the two unmarried daughters of Thomas Clutton and his wife Annaretta, née Morgan.
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MARK OF DANIEL SMITH & ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1774
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A GEORGE III SILVER VASE-SHAPED TEA URN
MARK OF DANIEL SMITH & ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1774
With bayonet fitting where body fits over foot, bead borders, acanthus leaf side handles, engraved to front with coat of arms, spigot with ivory tap, waisted foot on square base applied with four oval rosettes, on ebonised wood base, domed cover with acorn finial
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
19 ¼ in. high (49 cm.)
Gross weight including wood base 100 oz. (3100 gm.)
MARK OF DANIEL SMITH & ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1774
With bayonet fitting where body fits over foot, bead borders, acanthus leaf side handles, engraved to front with coat of arms, spigot with ivory tap, waisted foot on square base applied with four oval rosettes, on ebonised wood base, domed cover with acorn finial
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
19 ¼ in. high (49 cm.)
Gross weight including wood base 100 oz. (3100 gm.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.