A George II silver tea canister
A George II silver tea canister,
by Christian Hillan, London 1738,
of ogee form, decorated with floral swags to a chased background, raised on a domed foot with leaf border,
14cm high
10ozt
Limited information is available surrounding Christian Hillan, who first entered his mark on 20 April 1736. Believed to be either German or Scandinavian, it is thought that he had a connection to his contemporary Paul de Lamerie.
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A George II silver tea canister,
by Christian Hillan, London 1738,
of ogee form, decorated with floral swags to a chased background, raised on a domed foot with leaf border,
14cm high
10ozt
Limited information is available surrounding Christian Hillan, who first entered his mark on 20 April 1736. Believed to be either German or Scandinavian, it is thought that he had a connection to his contemporary Paul de Lamerie.