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Rare George I Brittania Standard Silver Cup & Cover - London 1716 Lewis Mettayer

$18,887.64
£13,775
€16,065.49
CA$25,863.65
A$28,756.85
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MX$350,040.94
NOK 191,587.96
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About the Item

Hallmarked in London in 1716 by Lewis Mettayer, this striking, George I, Antique Britannia Standard Silver Cup & Cover, features strap work to the body and lid, acanthus detailed handles and an engraved armorial to one side. The lid of the cup is unmarked. The cup & cover measures 10.75"(27.5cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) over the handles, by 6"(15cm) deep, and weighs 53.8 troy ounces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Width: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    George I (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1710-1719
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1716
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: e52541stDibs: LU4930227812422

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