Lot 725 , A George III silver wine funnel, Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1796, (a.f.), 11.3cm.
A George III silver wine funnel, Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1796, (a.f.), 11.3cm.
Estimate £100-150
There is a piece of the tip of the funnel missing (broken). No muslin or muslin ring. Numerous minor nicks and dings to the funnel section. Marks visible but quite rubbed.
Top section has no thumbpiece now(broken). The base rim of the strainer section is badly dented. Hallmarks clear. Small ding to the interior of the strainer section.
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Sold for £130