Elizabeth Godfrey Rococo Tea Urn 1761 London Sterling Silver - $8,500 - (San Jose, CA)
Elizabeth Godfrey Rococo Tea Urn 1761 London Sterling Silver English sterling silver tea urn in a Rococo style by Elizabeth Godfrey, bearing 2 full sets of London Hallmarks for 1761 plus a Lion Passant and date letter, f, on the lid. This scarce and desirable product of a notable English woman silversmith has a large bellied body with figural shell mask handles and an applied fluted top rim. The striking base has conforming swing handles, a gadroon decorated square base having a fluted crown collar. All four of the handles have their original wooden inserts and the tap handle is carved wood. The spout has a fluted socket and a griffon head. The lid has a fluted collar and an urn finial. Weighing an impressive 83.15 ozs. Troy, this formidable tea urn is 17 3/4" tall, 10 5/8" across the handles and 9 1/2" across the spout. One of the handle inserts on the base has losses. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. [r10959] Shipping/Handling/Insurance Policy All items are carefully packed and insured, with no handling or packing fees, ever. Please do not attempt to return an item due to shipping damage. Should it occur in spite of our careful packaging, this must be handled through the shipping agent with an insurance claim. We will be happy to assist in this. Always be sure to retain all original packaging if a claim is to be made as the shipping agent may request to examine it. That being said, in over 10 years of internet shipping, we have had only one damage claim. Shipping is usually done within 24 hours of the receipt of a cleared payment. Shipping may delayed for a few days if we are away from home at an Antique Show. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries about our items or shipping. We will respond within 24 hours. Any shipping over payments will be quickly refunded…
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