Lot Details
Lot 278
George II Sterling Siliver Two Handled Cup
John Langlands & John Robertson, Newcastle, 1786
With molded beaded band at waist and foot, engraved with heraldic arms with foliate swags, with two scroll handles. Height 9 inches (23 cm), length over handles 13 1/4 inches (33.5 cm), approximately 43 ounces.
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Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $3,437 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Good condition overall; good heavy gauge; clearly hallmarked; body engraved with arms to front and script monogram "WK" under crest to reverse
Underside engraved "The gift of John Robertson to William Kerr of Kersfield Esq. as a tribute of gratitude & esteem Newcastle 4th June 1787"
Engraved to inner rim of top "To George J. Hecht from his associates in the Welfare Council of New York. Robert W. de Forest. Darwin R. James. James H. Post. Felix Warburg"
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Underside engraved "The gift of John Robertson to William Kerr of Kersfield Esq. as a tribute of gratitude & esteem Newcastle 4th June 1787"
Engraved to inner rim of top "To George J. Hecht from his associates in the Welfare Council of New York. Robert W. de Forest. Darwin R. James. James H. Post. Felix Warburg"
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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