10-03-200910-03-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2475Boston
October 3, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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George III Silver Hot Water Urn

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2475Location: BostonDate / Time: October 03, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

George III Silver Hot Water Urn, London, 1762, Louis Herne and Fras. Butty, makers, inverted pear shaped body with crabstock handles, tap with bifurcate ivory knob, peaked pierced lid with ovoid flowers and gadrooning, on three acanthus scroll legs ending in shell feet, the legs joined by floral garlands, engraved with a coat of arms to lid and one side of body, with possible later chasing and embossing of ribbon-tied floral swags, ht. 20 in., approx. 84 troy oz.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

possibly later chasing and embossing. floral swags possibly later. wear to top of lid from cleaning. marked at top of neck and at inner rim of lid. marks OK. lacking burner.

Keywords

London, Louis Herne, Butty