Silver - 24th April 2007

Lot 305

Channel Isles: a late 18th century "Guernsey cup" of campana form with beaded s-scroll handles

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £500

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Description

Channel Isles: a late 18th century "Guernsey cup" of campana form with beaded s-scroll handles, inscribed "a THL don de son Parain 1788" and initialled, maker's mark of Jean Pierre du Port struck thrice (over London marks - the incuse duty mark for c.1784/85 still visible), 2.7in (6.7cm) high, 2oz.