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A George II sterling silver…
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Melbourne
Date:
8-Apr-2024
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A George II sterling silver sugar box, 1751 London, with maker's mark for Samuel Herbert & Co of rectangular bombe form, lavishly decorated with repousse foliage, scrolls and buildings around 2 cartouches, one engraved with, the crest of Colleton, the other with, the arms of Colleton impaling Jennings, with detachable friction cover similarly decorated with bird and putto finials, raised on four shell and scroll feet, the armorial bearings commemorate, the marriage of James Edward Colleton (circa 1709-1790), and his second wife, Francis Jennings (1732-1805), marked underside. Weight 289g height 13.5 cm
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Unclassified