Lot 222 · British and Continental Silver including Objects of Vertu
by John Emes, London 1805
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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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- TB-2026-1771362 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-1771362
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
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.