Description:
Two Piece of George III Sterling Silver Hollowware, a mug with a scrolled handle and faint monogram: Chester, 1799-1800, maker's mark "IL," lacking duty and leopard's head mark, ht. 4 5/8, and a two-handled Irish chalice with engraved decoration including monogram and armorial: Dublin, 1808-09, Richard Sawyer, maker, ht. 7 in., approx. 23.3 troy oz. total.
Estimate $300-500
Mug with handle joinmts pushed into body slightly, each with re-solder to exterior, lower joint with two very minor areas of metal fatigue to interior, handle rattles slightly (loose element within),monogram quite worn and silver in area is slihgtly thinner (possible previous removal. Two-handled cup in good overall condition with only minor surface wear.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
ChesterStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.