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Lot 1326
An Antique English Silver Ewer with Figural Chasing
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Baluster form, the underside of the foot with George III hallmarks and worn sponsor's mark, the handle with Victorian period hallmarks, the body finely decorated by hand with a scene of a young family in a courtyard with horses and dogs, one open cartouche, the second cartouche with family crest, the hinged cover surmounted by a finely cast model of a bird atop an oak leaf.

13 1/2 in.

24.97 troy oz.

From the Estate of the late Benjamin W. Baker, Sr., Raleigh, North Carolina

Repaired tear near spout; minor scattered denting; possible engraving removal to open cartouche.