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The Canada 150 Auction

June 27, 2017

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LOT 528

Lot 528

George III Silver Mustard Pot, Alexander Field, London, 1797, reworked by Paul Morin, Quebec City, Que., c.1800-15

George III Silver Mustard Pot, Alexander Field, London, 1797, reworked by Paul Morin, Quebec City, Que., c.1800-15
Lot 528 Details
George III Silver Mustard Pot, Alexander Field, London, 1797, reworked by Paul Morin, Quebec City, Que., c.1800-15

of straight-sided oval form with scroll handle and hinged cover, engraved with a band of pales and a cartouche with initials SO (St-Ours) between narrow borders, with gilt interior
height 3" — 7.5 cm.
4.8 oz. — 150 grams

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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George III Silver Mustard Pot, Alexander Field, London, 1797, reworked by Paul Morin, Quebec City, Que., c.1800-15
  • George III Silver Mustard Pot, Alexander Field, London, 1797, reworked by Paul Morin, Quebec City, Que., c.1800-15
  • George III Silver Mustard Pot, Alexander Field, London, 1797, reworked by Paul Morin, Quebec City, Que., c.1800-15
Provenance:

Seigneurie de St-Ours

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor repair to finial; a base plate added by Morin, presumably to have replaced a broken glass liner; otherwise substantially in good condition; full set of marks for Field on the flange under base and lion passant inside the cover; base plate well struck with P.M and pseudo king’s head twice, flanking lion passant

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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