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Lot 178 · Fine Silver

by Francis Spilsbury, London 1741

A George III Silver Beer Jug

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Estimate
£2,000–£2,500 hammer ≈ $3,187–$3,983
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Silver, London, New Bond Street · 21 November 2012
Record ID
TB-2026-2277791
Record
first seen 26 Jul 2026 · updated 26 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George III Silver Beer Jug, by Francis Spilsbury, London 1741. Bonhams, 21 Nov 2012, lot 178. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2277791.

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A George III Silver Beer Jug, by Francis Spilsbury, London 1741. Bonhams, 21 Nov 2012, lot 178. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2277791.

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