Lot 2017
  • 2017

A Charles II silver two-handled caudle cup, maker's mark WG in heart (Jackson, 1989, p. 123), London, 1668

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base
  • silver
  • length over handles 7 1/2 in.
  • 19 cm
the bombé body embossed on one side with a running stag and on the other with a pursuing hound, flanked by flowers, caryatid handles, the neck pricked with initials FE

Condition

matting rubbed at high spots, excess solder where handles meet body, otherwise good condition
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