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    The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards III

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    26 January 2010

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    Lot 102

    A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II SILVER SALT CELLARS

    MARK OF PETER ARCHAMBO II, LONDON, CIRCA 1740

    Price realised

    USD 5,000

    Estimate

    USD 5,000 - USD 8,000

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    A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II SILVER SALT CELLARS
    MARK OF PETER ARCHAMBO II, LONDON, CIRCA 1740
    Each circular, applied with shell and sand motifs, with canine masks and cartouches between, on three fluted legs with shell feet, with flaring rim and gilt interior, struck with maker's mark only four times under base
    3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) diameter; 35 oz. (1,092 gr.) (4)

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    With Brand Inglis

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