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Lot 223 · Fine Oriental Carpets

Maker's Mark of Thomas Pitts, London, 1763

A George III Silver Epergne

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Estimate
$20,000–$30,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — FINE ORIENTAL CARPETS, London (South Kensington) · 23 October 2000
Record ID
TB-2026-6348331
Record
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A George III Silver Epergne, MAKER'S MARK OF THOMAS PITTS, LONDON, 1763. Christie's, 23 Oct 2000, lot 223. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6348331.

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A George III Silver Epergne, MAKER'S MARK OF THOMAS PITTS, LONDON, 1763. Christie's, 23 Oct 2000, lot 223. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6348331.

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Maker's Mark of William Cafe, London, 1757 A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER FIGURAL TAPERSTICKS $5,000–$7,000
Newcastle, 1732 A GEORGE II PROVINCIAL SILVER HOT MILK JUG $7,000–$10,000
London, 1710, Maker's Mark ?A, Probably for George Manjoy A QUEEN ANNE TOY SILVER PORRINGER $500–$800
Marked Four Times with Crowned Rose (Jackson, 3Rd Ed., P. 525, Line 1… A CHARLES I PARCEL-GILT PROVINCIAL APOSTLE SPOON $1,500–$2,500
A Collection of English and Continental Silver Reference Books A COLLECTION OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL SILVER REFERENCE BOOKS $2,500–$3,500
A fine Karabagh rug, South Caucasus A fine Karabagh rug, South Caucasus £700–£1,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of William Holmes, London, 1776 $22,517 Christie's, Jul 2023
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of Joseph Preedy, London, 1802 Christie's, Apr 2019
A George III Silver Epergne by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London 1824 Bonhams, Nov 2015
A George III Silver Epergne by Paul Storr, London 1824 with Victorian bowl, stand and m Bonhams, Jun 2013
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of Matthew Boulton & Co., Birmingham, 1824 Christie's, Nov 2015
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of Emick Romer, London, the Frame 1771, the Central Bas Christie's, May 2007
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of Thomas Pitts I, London, 1784 Christie's, Apr 2016
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of Magdalen Feline, London, 1756 Christie's, Oct 2018

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