17th Oct, 2017 10:00 EDT
Silver & Russian Works of Art
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A George III sterling silver two-handled covered hot water urn
Wakelin & Taylor, London, 1779
Of typical form with conical cover bearing an acorn finial, the two-handled body with beaded rim removable from base with turn lock, the reeded and acanthus-cast spout (missing handle) on a conforming beaded socle upon a square base.
H: 20 1/4 in. Weight: 94.8 oz. t.
Provenance: Property of a New York silver collector.
Sold for $2,500
Estimated at $2,500 - $3,500
Of typical form with conical cover bearing an acorn finial, the two-handled body with beaded rim removable from base with turn lock, the reeded and acanthus-cast spout (missing handle) on a conforming beaded socle upon a square base.
Provenance: Property of a New York silver collector.
