04-09-201104-09-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2542BBoston
April 9, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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George II Silver Standish

Sell one like this
$711$600
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

George II Silver Standish, London, 1758-59, Edward Aldridge and John Stamper, makers, rectangular with four divided sections, one engraved with an armorial, with colorless glass sander and inkwell, sides decorated with elaborate scrolling filigree and with a gadrooned edge, on claw and ball feet, lg. 7 7/8 in., approx. 14 oz. weighable silver
Estimate $1,200-1,500

Engraving heavily rubbed; one foot with inner compression and slight list to back left corner and some repairs to filigree in same area; top missing to inkwell and perhaps front well; age typical usage wear.

Keywords

London, Edward Aldridge, John Stamper