Sale 8473
New York, East
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20 December 2000
Price realised
USD 282
Estimate
AN ENGLISH SILVER-PLATED TEA URN Maker's mark of John Tyler, London, circa 1810 The globular body supported on four reeded legs with paw feet, set on shaped square base on four ball feet, the body with two ring handles, the removable cover with ball finial. 12½in. (32cm.) high.
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