Lot 455
  • 455

A George IV silver-gilt sweetmeat box and cover, William Bateman for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London, 1835

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver
  • 19.3cm., 5 5/8 in. long
in Charles II style, the cover with leaves and ornate bosses, stylised serpent handle, the compressed body embossed with lobed panels, on four scroll feet

Condition

Good clear marks. Faint trace of various numbers to underside. Very minor bruise to cover rim. Good condition.
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