Lot 750
  • 750

Twelve composite George III silver dinner/second course plates, all London, various dates and makers

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • largest 31cm., 12 1/4 in. diameter
comprising: six dinner plates; three, Parker & Wakelin, 1770; one, Edward Wakelin, maker's mark struck three times, circa 1770; and two, William Stroud, 1810; together with six serving/lay plates; four, William Fountain, 1810; and two, Parker & Wakelin, 1772; all shaped circular with gadrooned rims, various coats-of-arms  

Condition

Predominantly all worn and used but with good clear marks. Typical surface wear through use; scratches from knives and forks. Well used but good gauge.
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