Pair of Hester Bateman Sterling Silver Two-Handled Cups and Covers, London, 1784, each vase form, concave cover with urn finial, elongated loop handles with foliate terminals, spreading circular foot on square plinth base, body engraved with crest and motto "NEC ASPER TERRENT" (Frightened by No Difficulties), h. 16 1/2 in., w. 11 1/8 in., wt. 110.65 troy ozs. (2 pcs.)

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