London (1742), with sponsor's mark for Richard Gurney & Co., baluster form with cast and applied scroll handle with acanthus detail, period 18th century monogram on underside "H / W M" and with scratch weight "12=6."

4.5 in.

11.85 troy oz.

Richard Gurney's name is listed alongside other great 18th century silversmiths, such as Hester Bateman, Henry Chawner, Simon Pantin and Paul Storr, in Seymour Wyler's THE BOOK OF OLD SILVER.

Very fine condition with one minor ding to belly.

$800 - 1,200