including: a George II silver pap boat possibly by George Greenhill Jones (maker’s mark indistinct), London, 1731, of typical form, crudely engraved with initials with PWS on underside, 11.4cm. (length), 26g; one George III silver pap, Elizabeth Morley, London, 1769, of typical form, with punch beaded rim, 11.7cm. (length), 47g
Note: The first was previously bought at Sotheby’s on 29th May, 1987 (Lot 779). The second was previously bought at Sotheby’s on 3rd October, 1991 (Lot 38).
Sold for £138
Result plus buyers premium
including: a George II silver pap boat possibly by George Greenhill Jones (maker’s mark indistinct), London, 1731, of typical form, crudely engraved with initials with PWS on underside, 11.4cm. (length), 26g; one George III silver pap, Elizabeth Morley, London, 1769, of typical form, with punch beaded rim, 11.7cm. (length), 47g
Note: The first was previously bought at Sotheby’s on 29th May, 1987 (Lot 779). The second was previously bought at Sotheby’s on 3rd October, 1991 (Lot 38).
Auction: Science, Medicine & Early Technology, 1st May, 2024