Sale 3730
New York
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20 May 2015
PROPERTY OF A LADY
Price realised
USD 4,375
Estimate
A WILLIAM IV SILVER KETTLE-ON-STAND MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1831 Melon-fluted, set on pierced frame, the burner mark of Robert Hennell II, London, 1825, marked on kettle, cover, handle, frame, burner cover and basin, also stamped STORR & MORTIMER on kettle base 14 in. (35.6 cm.) high; 83 oz. (2595 gr.)
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