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Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, May 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 648

Three George III English Silver Items, Hester Bateman

Estimate: $400 - $800

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London, late 18th century, including sugar sifter with round pierced bowl, heraldic device, 1784, 8-1/4 in.; sugar tongs, bright cut decoration, monogram, 5-1/2 in.; serving spoon with later fruit decoration in bowl and engraved decoration on handle, 1785, 8-5/8 in., all with marks for Hester Bateman, .925 fine, 4.67 oz. T.

Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund

Condition

ladle with rough edge, lacquered; repair at bend; spoon with removed monogram, all with light wear

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