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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192841

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.

Year

1798

Country

Dublin

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