Sale 8521
London, South Kensington
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13 September 1999
Price realised
GBP 2,760
Estimate
A George III tankard Tapering cylindrical with skirted foot, plain body with mid-rib, the domed cover with pierced thumbpiece and scroll handle with heart-shaped terminal, possibly by Charles Hougham, London 1790 20cm.
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