A GEORGE III SILVER HONEY POT, HOBBS & TAYLOR, LONDON, 1797

A GEORGE III SILVER HONEY POT, HOBBS & TAYLOR, LONDON, 1797

embossed skep shaped body and cover, ribbon-tied reed bordered disc finial
12cm., 4¾in. high
240gr., 7oz. 14dwt.

Condition Report:
Clear marks to underside and cover inner rim. gilt wash interior. The disc finial possibly erased. Otherwise good condition.

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Provenance:
Christie's, London, 30 November 2007, lot 149