Sale 1499
New York
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14 April 2005
Price realised
USD 1,560
Estimate
A GEORGE III SILVER CUP AND COVER MARK OF THOMAS GILPIN, LONDON, 1772 Vase-form, the circular base chased with scrolls, the body chased with scrolls and acanthus, with two leaf-capped scroll handles, the domed cover with conforming decoration and bud finial, the body engraved with an inscription, marked under base and cover bezel 14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high; 55 oz. 10 dwt. (1736 gr.)
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