an antique silver tea pot on a tray with a wooden handle
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60 - A large 950°/°° silver jug. The pedestal with a rounded top …
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Estimate €5,000 - €6,000
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Description
A large 950°/°° silver jug. The pedestal with a rounded top is embossed and chiselled with shells and rows of fillets; the body and spout are decorated across their entire surface with two Chinese-inspired scenes set within floral rocaille frames. The hinged lid is crowned with a flower set upon a bed of leaves. Wooden handle with two attachment points. Master silversmith: Francis CRUMP London, 1763–1764. Weight: 1313 g – Height: 30 cm According to family tradition, this jug was presented in 1813 by Arthur Wellesley, who was made Duke of Wellington following his numerous victories over Napoleon I in Spain in the early 19th century, during his stay at the Château d’Arcangues.
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About the sale Arcangues: A castle in the Basque Country
Auction location
Auction time 09/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
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