Lot 2
A George I Britannia silver bun top caster, the plain bellied form with girdle detail above a...
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Lot 2
A George I Britannia silver bun top caster.
Lot 2
Lot Description
A George I Britannia silver bun top caster, the plain bellied form with girdle detail above a footed base, with later engraved initials, the removable cover with stylised foliate piercing. Hallmarked London 1717, maker's mark partly worn, probably Joseph Clare I. Height 3.25" (8.5cm), weight 2.35 ozt (73.3 grams).
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Appears in fairly good overall condition given the age. Displaying some general expected surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing.
A few minor surface dints, cracks and nicks.
Heavier knocks around the foot rim and a large split in the metal.
Flood of solder visible to interior base.
The slip-in lid appears a good fit.
Hallmarks located to base, these are rubbed and partly distorted but mostly legible. Maker's mark partly worn. Also incised G * A with a further letter above, possibly 'S'? Only remnants of hallmarks to lid, part of the lion's head erased is visible.
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