Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 16th July 2013

Lot 1231

An 18th century two-handled Channel Islands' christening cup

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £600

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Description

An 18th century two-handled Channel Islands' christening cup,

maker's mark of I.H, Guernsey circa 1780,

circular tapering form, beaded scroll handles, on a raised circular foot, height 6.6cm, approx. weight 2.5oz.

For an image of the maker's mark see: Richard Mayne, Channel Islands Silver, Phillimore 1985, page 120, illustration 176.