A George V silver porringer and cover, William Comyns & Sons, London, 1927

in late 17th century style, engraved on one side with the Monson crest and motto, the underside inscribed; together with a set of twelve poultry skewers, the terminals in the form of the Monson crest, Bell & Brasted, London, 1911 (case); and five pastry knives with loaded silver handles, Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield, 1900 (one missing, case)

The porringer good weight, marks and condition good; the poultry skewers good; the knives fair
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The inscription reads: 'Presented to the Hon. John Monson by the Earl of Yarborough on his 21^st. Birthday 11^th. February 1928'