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Premier Auction - Session I - February 3, 2023

Fri, Feb 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 508

George III English Silver Thomas Pitts Epergne, with Original Fitted Case

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

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, 1763, oval form, openwork baskets and waste, floral swag decoration, beaded borders, a hanging apron of swag decoration, four arms with trays and two arms with baskets, marks for Thomas Pitts, .925 fine, 140.78 oz. T., 13 x 27 x 17-1/2 in.; with it original fitted leather and iron clad case, iron handles, and lock, interior with wallpaper and wool

Condition

one small basket with repaired dent; large bowl with patch, probably as made; one plate with base pushed in; one plate with dent; one plate with base rim bent, all silver with light scratches and wear; case lacking key, wear and loss to leather, some separations, interior with heavy wear and side straps broken on removable tray

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