Lot 125
  • 125

A pair of George III silver two-handled trays, William Bennett, London, 1817

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on bases
  • silver
  • lengths 20 1/4, 21 in.
  • 51.4, 53.3 cm
gadroon borders and handles, centers engraved with contemporary coat of arms, bases with later engraving F.P.W. from L.S.C. April 19, 1920

Condition

engraved arms rubbed, surfaces with scratches from use, otherwise good
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Catalogue Note

The arms are probably those of Rogers impaling Bridges or Bugge.