A PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE SILVER SUGAR CASTERS,
MARK ATTRIBUTED TO LANCELOT KEATE OR ROBERT KEMPTON (Grimwade 3710), LONDON, 1709,
Of baluster form, covers with bayonet fitting, engraved with unusual contemporary crest depicting Mercury holding a caduceus with two seated figures at his feet, inscribed under foot with a contemporary baptismal inscription 'Margt. ye daughter of Wm. Ashmole baptizd. Augst. 24, 1709'
6in. (15.3cm.) high
9 oz. (2)
A PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE SILVER SUGAR CASTERS,
MARK ATTRIBUTED TO LANCELOT KEATE OR ROBERT KEMPTON (Grimwade 3710), LONDON, 1709,
Of baluster form, covers with bayonet fitting, engraved with unusual contemporary crest depicting Mercury holding a caduceus with two seated figures at his feet, inscribed under foot with a contemporary baptismal inscription 'Margt. ye daughter of Wm. Ashmole baptizd. Augst. 24, 1709'
6in. (15.3cm.) high
9 oz. (2)
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