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    27 October 1992

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    Lot 351

    A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SAUCE TUREENS AND COVERS

    Price realised

    USD 9,350

    Estimate

    USD 6,000 - USD 8,000

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    A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SAUCE TUREENS AND COVERS
    LONDON, 1777, MAKER'S MARK OF ROBERT MAKEPEACE I & RICHARD CARTER

    Each of shaped oval form, raised on four scroll feet headed by anthemion, with foliate scroll side handles and gadrooned rim, the domed cover surmounted by a pomegranate finial, engraved with armorials, the cover engraved with a crest, marked under bases and on covers--length over handles 8 1/4in. (21 cm.)
    (44 oz.)

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    Lot Essay

    The arms are those of Egerton with those of Assheton on an escutcheon of pretence, as borne by Thomas Egerton, born in 1749, who married in 1769 Eleanor, 2nd daughter and co-heir of Sir Ralph Assheton, 3rd. Bt. He was created Earl of Wilton in 1801 and died in 1815.

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