Lot 80
Probably William Skeen (the maker's mark on the second rubbed), London, 1764 and 1770
Of identical design with a slight difference in width, each of typical form raised on a foot of shaped lozenge outline with a leaf-capped double scroll handle, the rim and edge of the foot gadrooned, each engraved to one side with a monogram, the earlier boat marked to the underside of its foot, the other below its lip
Each 14.5cm high, 22.5cm 22cm wide, 932g in total
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
Please note amendments to the catalogue description.
Generally in very good condition wth typical superficial scratches and slight dents consistent with age and handling. One boat has a small, barely perceptible repair below its rim close to its handle.
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Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8785
6:00pm - 7 July 2025
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 4 - Sun 6 July, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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