Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 972

A George III silver coffee biggin on a warming stand by Solomon Hougham

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800

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Description

A George III silver coffee biggin on a warming stand by Solomon Hougham, London 1814, circular bellied form, central fluted girdle, leaf capped scroll handle, flush hinged domed cover,the stand and burner of circular form, gadroon border inscribed to base 'Catherine M Jones from her Brother Edward Laurence 20th April 1816', height 29.5cm, approx. weight 36oz. (2) The crest is that of numerous families including: Barrett, Denton, Howard, Round, and Starr.