Silver - 19th October 2005

Lot 846

A George III boat shaped cruet frame

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £260

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Description

A George III boat shaped cruet frame, with foliate scroll feet, a wavy border, pierced sides and three pierced guard rings, lacking original bottles but fitted with three glass liners for use as an inkstand, by Andrew Fogelberg, London 1770, 11in (28cm) long, 16.75oz weighable silver. Bearings: Engraved crest of the 5th Duke of Leeds and Fauconberg & Conyers inventory no.