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Silver & Plated Ware 14/03/2016
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Lot 60

A George II silver sparrow-beak cream jug.

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A George II silver sparrow-beak pitcher cream jug, the baluster form with simple foliate capped scroll handle and raised on a circular spread foot. Hallmarked London 1737, other marks distorted. Height including handle measures 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm), weight 2.7 ozt (84 grams).

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    The jug displays general wear, surface marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with the age and general use. Likely repair to main body below the spout, the area feels bumpy and there are some creases and cracks in the metal. Further likely repair to one side as a dark or discoloured ring is visible to interior. The hallmarks are quite worn and distorted with only the date letter and leopard head visible.

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