Sale 1896
New York
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26 October 2007
Price realised
USD 1,875
Estimate
A GEORGE III SILVER TWO-HANDLED CUP MARK OF HESTER BATEMAN, LONDON, 1789 Vase form, two-handled cup with mid rib and spreading foot, marked near rim 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high; 12 oz. (378 gr.)
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