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Lot 227
  • 227

A William and Mary small caudle cup and a William III caudle cup, London, 1691 / 1700

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • heights 1 1/2 to 2 3/8 in. (3.2 to 6 cm)
the first of miniature size, spirally gadrooned, maker's mark ?FL; the second also gadrooned and stamped with bands of leaves, by William Andrews. Together with a fluted bowl and cover, bearing marks for William Fleming, 1707, altered, the cover later; 3 pieces

Condition

miniature example repaired at handles; Andrews good.
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