A George II plain caster of baluster form on moulded foot, w...

Hammer

£280

A George II plain caster of baluster form on moulded foot, with a rib around the body, the pierced dome cover with baluster finial. With hallmarks and date-marking. By Samuel Wood, 1733.

Compare with pair of casters by Samuel Wood in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession number:  33.120.44a, b, .45a, b).

Condylis Collection

6 1/8 in (H)

Marking:
[1] Lion passant (English quality mark for sterling);
[2] Leopard's head crowned (London assay office mark);
[3] s (London date letter for 1733);
[4] S:W, script (maker's mark for Samuel Wood).

Location of marks:
All marks stamped on base