three-george-iii-sterling-cream-jugs
Lot 295
Three George III Sterling Cream Jugs
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first of pear form with scalloped rim raised on three cast and applied hoof feet, 1763 London date letter, partially rubbed sponsor's mark, monogrammed "BI*A" on front of belly (4.25 in.; 2.8 troy ozs.); the second also of pear from with scalloped rim raised on three cast and applied trifid feet (one leg reattached to body, another leg with repaired break), partially rubbed hallmarks, monogrammed "MWE" (3.5 in.; 2.5 troy ozs.); and the third an inverted pear form on round foot, the belly with hand-chased floral and shell decoration in the Rococo style with an open cartouche on one side, gadrooned border to shaped rim and foot, elaborate scrolled handle, 1780 date letter and partially rubbed sponsor's mark, light gilt wash to interior (5 in.; 3.5 troy ozs.)

Private deceased estate collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

$200 - 400