04-10-201004-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2498Boston
April 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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George II Silver Mug

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$474$400
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2498Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

George II Silver Mug, London, 1753, maker's mark rubbed, balustroid, with scroll handle and flaring foot, likely later chased and embossed with flowers and rocaille C-scrolls, with central cartouche engraved with presentation inscription dated 1840, ht. 3 5/8 in., approx. 6 troy oz.
Estimate $600-800

maker's mark partially rubbed (W?). other marks good. repairs at join of handle to body. two small spots of repair at footrim.
engraved: A Present from her Godfather Dr. Ramadge of London to France Ramadge Howe 1840"
sold with a small photograph of Dr. F.H. Ramadge c. 1866.

Keywords

London, Ramadge Howe, France Ramadge Howe, F.H. Ramadge