George III Sterling Silver Cruet Set

Description:

George III Sterling Silver Cruet Set, London, 1813-15, maker's mark "TH" in an oval cartouche, possibly for Thomas Hayter or Hoare, oval with a wood base, single upright with loop handle and eight silver-mounted glass bottles, on four feet, ht. 10 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Stand in good overall condition, sits well. Glass elements with scattered minor "flea bite" nicks, to stoppers and foot rims in particular. Surface grime, does not appear to be clouded (see images). One bottle with break along neck. Some scattered firing flaws (bubbles to edge). Silver-plated spoon to one condiment bottle later, all other elements to glass sterling.


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