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London 1764 by Frederick Knopfell (reg.11 April 1752) An unusual and rare early George III sterling silver pint mug
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Of inverted double gourd baluster form with a moulded rim with a leaf capped double C scroll handle, all upon a spreading circular foot. Engraved to the front with contemporaneous initials TC in cursive script. Fully marked underneath. Height - 13.2 cm / 5.2 inches Weight – 452 grams / 14.53 oztNotes:Frederick Knopfell was working as a journeyman with Paul de Lamerie at the time of Lamerie's death in 1751 and was listed in Lamerie's will as one of two silversmiths to complete any unfinished commissions. Only one mark for Knopfell was entered associated with an address at Little Windmill Street, St. James's, a street on which Lamerie once held a workshop. To that end, it is possible that Knopfell oversaw some portion of Lamerie's work that continued to take place at Little Windmill Street. He received 15 guineas in Lamerie’s Will. His most notable work is the rose water dish ofn 1751-2 in The Synagogue at Duke Street, Aldgate. (See Arthur Grimwade, London Goldsmiths 1697-1837 Their Marks and Lives, 1976, p. 573.). Samuel Collins was also a journeyman of Lamerie alongside Knopfell, who received 20 guineas in Lamerie’s will, his bookkeeper Isaac Gyles received 40 guineas.
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London 1764 by Frederick Knopfell (reg.11 April 1752) An unusual and rare early George III sterling silver pint mug

Unusual early George III sterling silver pint mug by Frederick Knopfell, London 1764, inverted double gourd baluster form with moulded rim, leaf capped double C scroll handle, spreading circular foot, engraved front with contemporaneous initials TC in cursive script, fully marked underneath, height 13.2cm, weight 452g.

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2.326 €(£2,000)–3.488 €(£3,000)

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Lot Details

Lot #
519
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GBP
Lot Ends
14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
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14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
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