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January Premier Auction: Day 2

Sat, Jan 27, 2018 09:00AM EST - Sun, Jan 28, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 1081

George III English Silver Presentational Hot Water Urn

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
London, 1808, urn form with bud finial, two reeded handles, eagle spout with ivory finial, four supports with paw feet and shell knees, inscribed "Ata Meeting of the Mayor Sheriffs and Commonalty of the City of Cork/Assembled in Court of d’Oyer hundred at the Guild Hall on the Fourth Day of October 1808/ It was unanimously Resolved/That this Piece of Plate be presented to/Thomas Harding Esqr/our late worthy and revered chief Magistrate as a Tribute of Gratitude and Esteem/for the Dignity with which he supported the Rank and for the Teal Ability/and Integrity with which he discharged the important Duties of his office/During his Mayoralty/By order of the Court/Wm. Jones/Town Clerk”, marks for Benjamin Smith II and James Smith III, 153.12 oz. T., 11-3/4 x 13-1/4 x 12-1/4 in.

Condition

scratches, small dents, finial lacking marks

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