Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 October 2017

Silver, Furniture, Ceramics & Glass

Sold for

ZAR 34 104
Lot 217
  • A George III silver tea urn, George Smith II, London, 1787


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 34 104
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

London, England
A George III silver tea urn, George Smith II, London, 1787
the ovoid body on a circular pedestal foot raised on a square base with four ball feet, with upswept reeded handles, and chased with swags, wrigglework and diaper borders between beaded bands, the front engraved with an armorial, the reverse with a crest, the reeded tap with ivory spigot, the detachable cover with urn-shaped finial, engraved with a crest, 33cm high, 955g

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