Decorative Arts and Design Auction

December 11, 2013

LOT 21

Lot 21

Victorian Silver Gravy Argyle, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840

Victorian Silver Gravy Argyle, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840
Lot 21 Details
Victorian Silver Gravy Argyle, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840

with dog’s head spout, repoussé and chased with bullrushes and shells below a shell finial
height 7.9" — 20 cm.
29.7 oz. — 923 grams

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $3,936
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Victorian Silver Gravy Argyle, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840
  • Victorian Silver Gravy Argyle, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840
  • Victorian Silver Gravy Argyle, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840
  • Victorian Silver Gravy Argyle, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840
  • Victorian Silver Gravy Argyle, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840
  • Victorian Silver Gravy Argyle, John Mortimer & John Samuel Hunt, London, 1840

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with armorials and a crest; one or two minor dents on the body and rim of cover; finial pushed down; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked on the basal rim (also with MORTIMER& HUNT 203) and inside the cover

LOT 21
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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