Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 13th April - 13th April 2022
Lot 655
A George III Channel Islands silver two-handled christening cup
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £480
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Description
A George III Channel Islands silver two-handled christening cup,
by Jean Pierre Du Port, Guernsey circa 1784, stamped ID four times, over-striking possible London marks,
conventional form, beaded and scroll handles, on a circular foot, the underside of the base inscribed 'N.T' '1784', height 6cm, approx. weight 1.9oz.
For similar examples and a write up on this maker and marks see; Mayne, R. Channel islands Silver, Phillimore 1985, pages 109-110.