Lot 584
  • 584

A George III Silver Salver, David Bell, London, 1764

Estimate
8,500 - 9,500 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and engraved with scratch weight 61=8
  • Silver
  • diameter 15 1/2 in.
  • 39.4cm
octafoil, the applied rim partially gadroon and applied with scrolls at intervals above chased shells, the center engraved with arms in a shellwork cartouche flanked by palm fronds, raised on four bracket supports terminating in leaf-capped paws

Provenance

The arms are those of Drake with Raworth in pretence.

Condition

a little overall wear especially to high spots
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