$800
GEORGE III STERLING CRUET SET BY F. PURTON & T. JOHNSON, LONDON, 1793-94, H 8", DIA 5":A sterling silver circular stand with wood base, H.8", Dia.4 3/4", centered by a handle and fitted with 5 matching cut glass bottles all of which fitted with sterling silver caps or collars. All pieces with matching hallmarks including a lion passant, king's profile, date letter S and maker's mark "FP" over "TJ" for Frances Purton and Thomas Johnson.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2011-09-17