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    22 May 2007

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    • A GEORGE III SILVER JUG
    Lot 404

    A GEORGE III SILVER JUG

    MARK OF JOHN EMES, LONDON, 1805

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    GBP 360

    Estimate

    GBP 350 - GBP 400

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    A GEORGE III SILVER JUG
    MARK OF JOHN EMES, LONDON, 1805
    Tapering cylindrical, the detachable lid with acorn finial, later wooden handle, crest and armorial (motto: PRO REGE), 8in. (20cm.) 20.50 ozs.

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