A George III silver-gilt monteith, maker's mark WB, London, 1818

elaborately repoussé with a huntsman, stag and hounds, flower garlands, winged figures, etc., drop handles above bearded satyr masks, detachable rim, associated domed cover with fruit, flower and scroll decoration, Thomas Gairdner, London, 1820

Some very light wear to the gilding at highlights; the foot is slightly sunken; nice colour; very unusual to have the alternative cover which works perfectly well with the body even though it's by a different maker and two years later; overall very good condition.
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