A George III silver argyle,

A George III silver argyle,
by Charles Hougham, London 1791,
vase form, scroll handle, beaded borders, the pull-off cover with a ball finial, the interior with a hinged cover and water compartment, on a circular foot, engraved with a cypher within a Garter motto and Earl's coronet above, height 17.5cm, approx. weight 15.7oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.
Purchased from Christie's, London, 10 November 1993 lot 178.