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Lot 222 · British and Continental Silver including Objects of Vertu

by John Emes, London 1805

A George III Silver Two-handled Cup

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Estimate
£700–£900 hammer ≈ $1,056–$1,358
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — British and Continental Silver including Objects of Vertu, London, Knightsbridge · 9 December 2015
Record ID
TB-2026-1771362
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George III Silver Two-handled Cup, by John Emes, London 1805. Bonhams, 9 Dec 2015, lot 222. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1771362.

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A George III Silver Two-handled Cup, by John Emes, London 1805. Bonhams, 9 Dec 2015, lot 222. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1771362.

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From the same sale British and Continental Silver including Objects of Vertu · Dec 2015

LotArtistEstimateResult
by Ricard Sibley, London 1817 A George III Silver Drum Mustard Pot £500–£550
by David Pettifer, London 1854 A Victorian Silver 'scott Memorial' Vinaigrette £500–£700
by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1837 A Victorian silver 'Newstead Abbey' castle top vinaigrette £500–£600
A George III silver vinaigrette by Joseph Taylor, Birmingham 1804, an… £500–£700
by Nathaniel Mills, London 1837 A Victorian silver-gilt 'Newstead Abbey' castle top vinaigrette £600–£800
seemingly unmarked £1,000–£1,500

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A George III Silver Two-handled Cup by James Smith I, London 1722 $1,040 Bonhams, Mar 2018
A George III Silver Two-handled Cup John Edwards III, London 1791 Bonhams, Mar 2021
A George III Silver Two-handled Cup Struck Twice with Maker's Mark Only for Matthew West, Dublin Christie's, Jun 2011
A George III Silver Two-handled Cup probably by David King, see Jackson's, p.633, Dublin circa 1 Bonhams, Jul 2015
A George III Silver Two-handled Cup Michael Walsh, Dublin circa 1760 Bonhams, May 2025
A George III Silver Two-handled Cup by Matthew West, Dublin 1784 Bonhams, May 2016
A George III Silver Two-handled Cup Mark of William Williams (I), London, 1744 Christie's, Mar 2010
A George III Silver Two-handled Cup Mark of Crispin Fuller, London, 1819 Christie's, Dec 2008

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