UNMARKED, CIRCA 1740
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A George II straining spoon
unmarked, circa 1740
Old English pattern and with circular bowl, the bowl pierced and engraved on both sides with the cypher WHC with Duke's coronet above, within a border of latticework, the handle flat-chased with feather and foliage decoration, the reverse engraved with a crest with Duke's coronet above, unmarked, the handle engraved with scratchweight '3=15'
9in. (24.5cm.) long
3ozs. (1,167gr.)
The monogram is that possibly that of William, 2nd Duke of Cleveland (d.1774) and his wife, Lady Henrietta, daughter of Daniel, 7th Earl of Winchelsea (d.1729).
unmarked, circa 1740
Old English pattern and with circular bowl, the bowl pierced and engraved on both sides with the cypher WHC with Duke's coronet above, within a border of latticework, the handle flat-chased with feather and foliage decoration, the reverse engraved with a crest with Duke's coronet above, unmarked, the handle engraved with scratchweight '3=15'
9in. (24.5cm.) long
3ozs. (1,167gr.)
The monogram is that possibly that of William, 2nd Duke of Cleveland (d.1774) and his wife, Lady Henrietta, daughter of Daniel, 7th Earl of Winchelsea (d.1729).