Silver - 27th October 2010

Lot 416

A George III old Sheffield plated ewer

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £120

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Description

A George III old Sheffield plated ewer, unmarked, by Matthew Fenton and Co, circa 1777, vase form, swag girdle, domed hinged cover, scroll handle, on a raised beaded foot, height 29.5cm. For a similar illustration of this jug see: Frederick Bradbury, The History of Old Sheffield Plate, 1968 edition, page 308.