Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, May 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 644
Large George III English Silver Pitcher, Hester Bateman
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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, 1786, pear form, stepped foot, elongated spout, S-scroll handle with acanthus accent, gilt interior, engraved heraldic device with arm holding a flag above the initials RAB, marks for Hester Bateman, .925 fine, 39.83 oz. T., 9-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Condition
marks partial rubbed, handle and spout with casting bubbles, as made, interior regilded with some loss at high spots, dents, typical wear, lacquered, accession marks on base
