A George III silver sauceboat, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, 1767

A George III silver sauceboat, John Parker & Edward Wakelin, London, 1767,

Oval, on shaped oval foot with shells and gadrooning, the bowl fluted, and with gadrooned border, with leaf-capped scroll handle, engraved with a crest beneath spout
21.6cm long, 785 g. ; 8¼ in., 25oz
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Saucière en argent par John Parker & Edward Wakelin, Londres, 1767

ovale, reposant sur un piédouche, ciselé de coquilles et godrons, la coupe cannelée, les bords godronnés, l'anse en volute ornée d'une feuille, gravée d'un cimier sous le bec verseur
Long. 21,6 cm, 785 g. ; 8¼ in., 25oz

Condition Report:
In overall good condition. Maker's mark illegible. Possibly very small restoration under the spout.
Very good weight.

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Provenance:
Christie's, New York, Important English, Continental and American Silver, 22 Mai 2008, lot 142

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Christie's, New York, Important English, Continental and American Silver, 22 May 2008, lot 142