Lot 13
George II silver twin handled cup, the body later embossed with fruiting and floral swags,...
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Lot 13
George II silver twin handled cup.
Lot 13
Lot Description
George II silver twin handled cup, the body later embossed with fruiting and floral swags, reeded girdle and rim, scrolling handles and raised above a circular stepped foot. Hallmarked Humphrey Payne London 1746. Height measuring 6 3/4 inches (17 cm), weight 22.5 ozt (700 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The cup displays general scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use with numerous dints and bumps over the body. Please note the cup appears to have been refashioned with a number of alterations, as previously mentioned in the description the body has been later embossed, also visible are numerous oval panels which have been replaced around the body, the soldered borders visible more so to the interior but the seams also visible to parts of the exterior. An engraving has been removed from a cartouche, the silver in this area does now feel thin. The hallmarks positioned to the underside are slightly distorted but clearly legible.
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