Lot 17
George II silver caster of classic vase form, initialled and crested body with scroll pierced...
Monday 19 March 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 547
Lot 17
George II & modern silver casters.
Lot 17
Lot Description
George II silver caster of classic vase form, initialled and crested body with scroll pierced cover with shaped finial, hallmarked Thomas Bamford London possibly 1731, height measuring 6 inches (15.5 cm). Together with a 1920’s silver caster of octagonal form, pierced cover and flame finial, hallmarked S Blanckensee & Sons Ltd Birmingham 1922, height measuring 4 ¾ inches (14.5 cm). Gross combined weight 9.4 ozt (292 grams). (2).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Both casters display general scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. A number of dints visible to the George II example, the pierced lid also has a number of tears and holes. The hallmarks to the George II example are partly distorted, particularly the date letter possibly reading 1729 or 1731. The hallmark to the 1920’s example appears clear and legible, the makers mark a little distorted. The 1920’s example has various scratch marks to the underside of the base.
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