Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 10 October 2016

English, Continental, Oriental and Cape Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 215 992
Lot 200
  • A George III silver tureen and cover, Benjamin Smith II, London, 1812
  • A George III silver tureen and cover, Benjamin Smith II, London, 1812


Lot Estimate
ZAR 80 000 - 120 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 215 992

About this Item

London, England
A George III silver tureen and cover, Benjamin Smith II, London, 1812
oval with gadrooned rim, each side applied with double-lotus handles, the body engraved with an armorial to the front and reverse, raised on shell and acanthus-leaf-headed paw feet, the cover engraved with a crest and applied with a double scroll handle with flowerhead terminals and acanthus-leaf decoration, 3225g, 37cm wide over handles

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