A pair of George III silver two-handled cups and covers

A pair of George III silver two-handled cups and covers,

by Thomas Robins, London 1812,

vase form, intertwined double snake scroll handles, terminating in Bacchus masks, chased acanthus borders, the pull-off covers with cone finials, on raised circular bases with acanthus borders, height 31.5cm, approx. weight 105oz. (2)

Provenance: purchased from Christie's, King Street, 24 May 1989.