Lot 475 , A George III sugar urn c.1768, with Constable family crest and sugar ladle, Rev. John Constable (1779-1863), Middleham House, Ringmer

A George III silver pedestal sugar vase and cover, engraved with Constable family crest, Rev. John Constable (1779-1863), Middleham House, Ringmer, embossed with swags and roundels, maker. LC, London, 1770?, together with a George III silver fiddle pattern sifter spoon, Eley, Fearn & Chawner, London, 1808, vase 14cm, cover (a.f.) and unmarked, gross 11 oz.
Estimate £300-500

Lid- Two splits to the silver by the spoon orafice. Small nick to the rim edge. A few dents around the rim in general. Knop has been pushed downwards also. Lid unmarked.
Associated spoon- Worn crest, otherwise in good condition. Marks clear.
Base- Tiny hole within the decoration, otherwise in good condition, commensurate with age and use. Marks only just visible as have been stamped right on the edge of the foot rim.


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Sold for £750