A George III silver ewer

A George III silver ewer,

by William Holmes, London 1787,

fluted vase form, engraved decoration, scroll handle, beaded border, domed hinged cover with a ball finial, on a raised circular foot, with a beaded border, the front engraved with an armorial, height 31.8cm, approx. weight 28.2oz.

The arms are those of Macfarlane

Provenance: Phillip's, New Bond Street, Fine Silver, 29 January 1993, lot 230.