Two matching George IV silver meat dishes, Benjamin Smith III, London, 1825

in sizes, oval with gadroon, shell and foliate rims, the border engraved twice with contemporary arms under earl's coronet, the smaller with later presentation inscription on base, fully marked beneath rims.

S.J. Shrubsole, New York, 1981

 

scratches and minor dings from use, otherwise good
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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The arms are those of Bertie impaling Kert, for Montague, 5th Earl of Abingdon, D.C.L., b. 1734, m. in 1807 Emily, daughter of General the Hon. Thomas Gage and sister of Henry 2nd Viscount Gage. She died in 1838 and he married secondly in 1841 Lady Augusta Kerr, 5th daughter of Charlotte, Countess of Antrim. He officiated as cup bearer at the Coronation of George IV and died in 1854.

The later presentation inscription reads "Presented to Miss Hilda Ross by the Staff of 360 Peel Street, Vercheres & St. Annes. on the occasion of her Wedding."