Property from the Collection of Dr. Larry McCallister
Property from the Collection of Dr. Larry McCallister
Auction Closed
September 22, 07:47 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A George III Silver Five Basket Epergne
Lewis Herne and Francis Butty
London
1763
On four tall scroll supports linked by rococo openwork apron and with large shell and scroll feet, the body and central basket pierced with alternating panels of diaper and stars and quatrefoils, with detachable scroll branches supporting shallow bowls with openwork beaded and scroll rims, marked on body, baskets and three branches, the branches dot-numbered
Length overall 19 ¼ in
49 cm
height 14 ¾ in 37.5 cm
122 oz. 3,794 g