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MARK OF ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1796
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A FINE GEORGE III SILVER-GILT CUP AND COVER
MARK OF ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1796
Of vase shape, the lower body chased with acanthus, with a medallion on each side above, one engraved with a coat-of-arms, the other with a inscription, supported on a leaf decorated spreading foot and with a laurel branch at each rim, with two intertwined snake handles terminating in a gryphon motif, the detachable cover with an engraved crest and a phoenix crest finial, contained in a fitted leather covered wood case, marked on foot and cover bezel, the finial apparently unmarked, the lid further engraved 'Green & Ward Fecr Ludgate Hill London'
18 in. (45.6 cm.) high
114 oz. (3,550 gr.)
The inscription reads: 'An Honorable Testimony of Respect and Esteem presented by the Trustees & Directors of the Phoenix Fire Office to George Griffin Stonestreet Esqr in Consideration not only of his great Merit and Abilities but likewise of his constant judicious & successful application of them to the Interest of The company Unanimously Voted 17 JanY 1796'
MARK OF ROBERT SHARP, LONDON, 1796
Of vase shape, the lower body chased with acanthus, with a medallion on each side above, one engraved with a coat-of-arms, the other with a inscription, supported on a leaf decorated spreading foot and with a laurel branch at each rim, with two intertwined snake handles terminating in a gryphon motif, the detachable cover with an engraved crest and a phoenix crest finial, contained in a fitted leather covered wood case, marked on foot and cover bezel, the finial apparently unmarked, the lid further engraved 'Green & Ward Fec
18 in. (45.6 cm.) high
114 oz. (3,550 gr.)
The inscription reads: 'An Honorable Testimony of Respect and Esteem presented by the Trustees & Directors of the Phoenix Fire Office to George Griffin Stonestreet Esq
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