Two George III Silver Meat Platters, Joseph Pitts / Robert Sharp, London, 1800/1802

both oval, the first with reeded rim, the center engraved with arms within a shield bordered by an oval of husks and beads; the second with gadroon rim, border engraved with contemporary arms and supporters beneath a viscount's coronet

The arms on the 1802 platter are those of Pierrepont, for Charles (b. 1737) who succeeded to the estates of his uncle, the Duke of Kingston, created Baron Pierrepont of Holme Pierrepont and Viscount Newark, of Newark-on-Trent, later created Earl Manvers in 1806.  He died in 1816.

first with wear and scratches from use, some signs of work to center, good condition; second with scratches and wear from use, fissure near rim at one end, otherwise good condition
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