18TH CENTURY ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TEA URN.

18TH CENTURY ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TEA URN. The three-part urn having cover, kettle and base. Hallmarked “London 1771/2” with maker’s mark “RM & BS”. Cover having an ivory & silver final; the kettle section having an armorial crest with flower wreath surrounding a shield with half band of three unicorns, the other with three bells. The egg shaped kettle having applied garland of bell flowers and two undulating handles. A well formed spigot with T-shaped ivory handle; the base with circular top holder for weight which is present. Having a reticulated oval band ending in four ball & claw feet. WEIGHT: 80 tr. oz. SIZE: 20″ h. PROVENANCE: From the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones. CONDITION: Very good. 9-21423 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2032	$3,737.50	18TH CENTURY ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TEA URN. The three-part urn having cover, kettle and base. Hallmarked “London 1771/2” with maker’s mark “RM & BS”. Cover having an ivory & silver final; the kettle section having an armorial crest with flower wreath surrounding a shield with half band of three unicorns, the other with three bells. The egg shaped kettle having applied garland of bell flowers and two undulating handles. A well formed spigot with T-shaped ivory handle; the base with circular top holder for weight which is present. Having a reticulated oval band ending in four ball & claw feet. WEIGHT: 80 tr. oz. SIZE: 20″ h. PROVENANCE: From the private collection of Dorothy-Lee Jones. CONDITION: Very good. 9-21423 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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