04-10-200804-11-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2402Boston
April 10, 2008 05:00 PMCalender
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Large George III Sterling Silver Hot Water Pot

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$1,778$1,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2402Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2008 5:00PM

Description:

Large George III Sterling Silver Hot Water Pot, London, 1792, maker's mark I.R, possibly John Robins, urn form, reeded rims, domed lid with urn finial, fruitwood loop handle, on trumpet foot, body bright cut engraved with patera demilunes, and monogrammed roundels flanked by floral swags, ht. 14 3/4 in., approx. 37 troy oz.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

breaks to top of wood handle. marks good. minor pinpoint to one side. Roughness to spout rim. Two separate monograms--looks like MP, and MPS.

Keywords

Sterling Silver Hot Water Pot, London, John Robins, MP , and MPS