Lot 358
  • 358

A George III two handled oval tray, Thomas Hannam & John Crouch, London, 1799

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver
  • 70.5cm., 27 3/4 in over handles
oval, bright cut engraved with a band of scolling foliage, the centre engraved with a coat-of-arms within a laurel leaf surround, leaf-capped reeded handles, on four reeded scroll feet

Condition

Nice crisp original bright-cut engraving, light surface scratches commensurate with age, good clear marks, good overall condition.
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