A GEORGE III SILVER PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER
MARK OF RICHARD COOKE, LONDON, 1803
Vase-shape with a frieze of diagonal fluting between narrow foliate edges, the angular bifurcated handles with guilloche decoration, terminating in leafage, gilt interior, the cover rising to a central pedestal, the front chased in relief with an oval reserve depicting Arion holding his lyre standing atop a dolphin, the reverse side with a presentation inscription to The Reverend James MacDonald from a few select friends in London, dated 1803, on pedestal foot
12.1/2 in. (32 cm.) high
83 oz. (2581 gm.)
A GEORGE III SILVER PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER
MARK OF RICHARD COOKE, LONDON, 1803
Vase-shape with a frieze of diagonal fluting between narrow foliate edges, the angular bifurcated handles with guilloche decoration, terminating in leafage, gilt interior, the cover rising to a central pedestal, the front chased in relief with an oval reserve depicting Arion holding his lyre standing atop a dolphin, the reverse side with a presentation inscription to The Reverend James MacDonald from a few select friends in London, dated 1803, on pedestal foot
12.1/2 in. (32 cm.) high
83 oz. (2581 gm.)
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