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Lot 179 · Fine Silver

Maker's Mark of Thomas Pitts, London, 1774

A George III Silver Epergne

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Estimate
£15,000–£20,000 hammer ≈ $22,709–$30,278
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Fine Silver , London · 13 June 2000
Record ID
TB-2026-6393290
Record
first seen 29 Jul 2026 · updated 29 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George III Silver Epergne, MAKER'S MARK OF THOMAS PITTS, LONDON, 1774. Christie's, 13 Jun 2000, lot 179. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6393290.

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A George III Silver Epergne, MAKER'S MARK OF THOMAS PITTS, LONDON, 1774. Christie's, 13 Jun 2000, lot 179. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6393290.

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A Pair of German Silver Candlesticks Pair Of German Silver Candlesticks £1,500–£2,000
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Maker's Mark of Odiot, Paris, Circa 1870 A pair of French silver second-course dishes and a matching meat-dish £1,200–£1,500
Maker's Mark of H.j. Wilm, Circa 1890 A German silver jardinière £1,800–£2,200
Maker's Mark of Friedlander, Circa 1890 A German silver-gilt centrepiece and stand £1,500–£2,000
Circa Late 19Th Century A set of eleven Continental silver dinner-plates and eleven matching soup-plates £2,000–£3,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of Magdalen Feline, London, 1756 $47,500 Christie's, Oct 2018
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of Thomas Pitts, London, 1762 Christie's, Sep 2002
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of Joseph Preedy, London, 1802 Christie's, Apr 2019
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 Maker's Mark of Benjamin Gignac, London, 1754 Christie's, Oct 1999
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of William Holmes, London, 1776 Christie's, Jul 2023
A George III Silver Epergne Mark of Lewis Herne and Francois Butty, London, 1762 Christie's, Jun 2007
A George III Silver Epergne Maker's Mark of William Cripps, London, 1753 Christie's, Oct 2000

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