Benjamin Smith II
English, Continental, Oriental and Cape Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts
LOT 200
Benjamin Smith II
A George III silver tureen and cover, Benjamin Smith II, London, 1812
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 80 000 - 120 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 215 992
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
London, England
A George III silver tureen and cover, Benjamin Smith II, London, 1812
oval with gadrooned rim, each side applied with double-lotus handles, the body engraved with an armorial to the front and reverse, raised on shell and acanthus-leaf-headed paw feet, the cover engraved with a crest and applied with a double scroll handle with flowerhead terminals and acanthus-leaf decoration, 3225g, 37cm wide over handles
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