A very rare & unusual pair of George III Cream Boats made in Dublin in 1798 by James England.
A very rare & unusual pair of George III Cream Boats made in Dublin in 1798 by James England.
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The Cream boats are of an unusual elongated shallow form, with a shaped rim. The main body of each, is unusually decorated with swirling flutes and punch bead bands. Each stands on three cast paw feet which are attached to the main body with finely detailed lion masks. The cast scroll handles are also of an unusual design as they are of the scroll form, with a leaf capped top, displaying a single beaded band.
Length: 7.1 inches, 17.75cm
Width: 3.5 inches, 8.75cm
Height, to the top of the handle: 3.25 inches, 8.13cm
Weight: 15oz, the pair.
1798
Dublin
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