A George III silver-gilt two handled cup and cover

A George III silver-gilt two handled cup and cover, by William Holmes, London 1791, vase form, leaf capped reeded scroll handles, the body with bands of chased classical decoration on a matted background, above part fluted decoration, the front set with an oval panel of playful cherubs and putti on a cart, the raised pull-off cover with foliate decoration, on a raised circular fluted foot, height 47cm, approx. weight 84oz. Provenance: purchased from Sotheby's London, 19 June 1986.