Lot Details
Lot 104
Pair of George III Sterling Silver-Gilt Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jugs
Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith, London, 1806
Each globular body, with entwined snakes forming the handle and the hinged covers modelled as eagle's masks. Height 6 3/8 inches (16 cm).
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Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for $16,250 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Good condition overall; one with more rubbing to gilding than the other; some flea bite chips to high points of glass; fully hallmarked, the maker's marks part rubbed
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