Three George III Silver Meat Platters, London, 1771-1780

each shaped oval with molded gadrooned rims, the bases with later pricked initials E.W.D., the first with contemporary arms and greyhound supporters under a baron's coronet, Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp, London, 1771, base numbered No 11, initialed T.D, and with scratch weight 50"15; the second with conforming arms and supporters under a baron's coronet, Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1777; the last engraved St. George slaying the dragon above "THE ALBION", altered and repaired, maker's mark WH obscured, probably for William Holmes, London, 1780, base numbered 7 and with scratch weight 49"15

The arms on the first two are those of Vanneck for Sir Johua Vanneck, MP for Dunwich 1790-1816, born 1745, married 1777 Maria 2^nd daughter of Andrew Tompson of Roehampton, Surrey, created in 1796 Baron Huntingfield of Heveningham Hall, Co. Suffolk and died  in 1816.

the first and second with many scratches and overall wear from use, the third with minor scuffs, as noted re alterations and repairs, the surface probably cleaned up a bit, overall good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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The 25-bay Heveningham Hall was designed by Sir Robert Taylor in 1778 and altered  by James Wyatt by 1784 with grounds designed  by Capability Brown.