Silver, Early Spoons & Collectors' Items - 25th April 2006

Lot 746

A George III silvergilt cup in the form of 'The Warwick Vase'

Estimate £20,000 - £25,000

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Description

A George III silvergilt cup in the form of 'The Warwick Vase', on a large circular base with paw feet, tongue and dart borders and applied Bacchus masks and vine tendrils, with a later (George IV) plinth section to extend the height of the piece, engraved front and back with the Royal coat of arms and on each side with a dual coat of arms, the base and vase by an unascribed maker, P C, London, 1810, the extension plinth by Benjamin Smith. London, 1827, 17.7in (45cm) high, 202oz.