The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 382

A George III provincial silver two-handled cup

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £250

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Description

A George III provincial silver two-handled cup,

possibly by John Law, Sheffield 1797/98,

circular form, reeded scroll handles, embossed and chased decoration, with two shields, one engraved with initials, on a raised circular foot, height 15.3cm, approx. weight 11.5oz.

This cup is marked with the double duty mark, which was used from 15th July 1797 until the end of August 1798.