Lot 274
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A pair of early George II silver double-lipped sauce boats, John Pero, London, circa 1730

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • the marks probably transposed, one date letter rubbed, the other with no date letter and maker's mark twice, numbered 1 & 2 within spouts
  • Silver
  • length 9 5/8 in.
  • 24.5cm
with waved rims and molded girdle, shell-decorated spouts, capped scroll handles and gilt interiors

Provenance

Sarah Spencer Morgan, sister of J.P. Morgan, and by descent.

Literature

Arthur Grimwade, in London Goldsmiths 1697-1837: Their Marks and Lives, writes of Pero, "his work, which is rare, shows a high standard and individual character."

Condition

minor ding to one, otherwise good
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