Western European Metal Artworks

Lidded vase depicting battling horsemen

    Lidded vase depicting battling horsemen

    England, London

    1768-1769

    Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp

    Silver; casing, stamping, chasing, gilding

    Marks: 1) the firm mark – DSRS; 2) “925” sterling silver standard mark – "lion passant"; 3) date letter mark; 4) London town mark – a leopard's head within an oval shield with clipped top corners and rounded base. The engraved inscription along the body upper rim: "..... Richmond, 1768 ....."

    3529.1-2MC296/ДПИ