Silver and Collectors Items - 20th April 2011

Lot 1166

An 18th century Channel Islands Christening cup

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £470

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Description

An 18th century Channel Islands Christening cup, by IA, unknown, Guernsey circa 1780, tapering circular tapering form, beaded scroll handles, inscribed 'M.L.R', height 6.5cm, approx. weight 2.9oz. For an image of the maker's mark see Richard Mayne, Channel islands Silver, Phillimore and Company Ltd, 1985 page 105.