Decorative Arts & Design

September 2530, 2021
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LOT 236

Lot 236

George III Silver Oval Sugar Basket, Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan, London, 1798

George III Silver Oval Sugar Basket, Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan, London, 1798
Lot 236 Details
George III Silver Oval Sugar Basket, Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan, London, 1798

height 5.7 in — 14.5 cm
5.1 oz. — 160 grams

Estimate $250-$350

Realised: $288
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Shirley Stikeman Collection, Montreal
Thomas Lumley, London, 1962

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved on one cartouche with a monogram; substantially in good condition; well marked under the base (though makers' mark is double-struck) and with a lion passant on the swing handle

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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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