Lot #446 - An impressive George III silver samovar
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:April 2014 Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:15 Apr 2014 ~ 10am
15 Apr 2014 ~ 5pm -
Lot #:446
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Lot Description:An impressive George III silver samovar
by Francis Butty and Nicholas Dumee. London 1768. Ovoid vase shape raised on capstan stem from an undulating square plinth base with pierced apron, supported on ball and claw feet. Two sinuous scroll handles issue either side of the urn, the tap with ivory spigot issues low from the body. The tall close fitting cover conforming to the stem, surmounted by a flaming challis finial. A crest of a demi-griffen rampant within a floral wreathed cartouche engraved to the body. Height 525. -
Estimate:NZ$9,500 - 9,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Silver
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