Lot 245
  • 245

A George III Silver-gilt Cup and Cover, Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1779

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base rim and cover, base with scratch weight 68" 011
  • height 15 3/8 in.
  • 39cm
of vase form with beaded borders, the lower body chased with acanthus below an applied border of shells linked by foliate swags, each side mounted with foliate cartouches enclosing monogram FBF, flanked by supporters and above a cornucopia of fruit and serpent entwined with strapwork, the leaf-capped handles with running bell flower borders, the cover chased with stiff acanthus and with wheat sheath finial

Condition

good condition
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