Lot Essay
The initials are those of George D. Widener
Property of a Descendant of
GEORGE D. WIDENER
A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II SILVER SALT CELLARS
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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II SILVER SALT CELLARS
BRITANNIA STANDARD, MAKER'S MARK OF PAUL DE LAMERIE, LONDON, 1729
Each circular, on spreading circular bases chased with a band of palmettes, rising to a rosette-chased knop, the bowl applied with vertical palmettes, engraved with a crest, G.D.W. prick engraved under base, marked under bases
3½in. (8.9cm.) diameter; 27oz. 10dwt. (870gr.) (4)
BRITANNIA STANDARD, MAKER'S MARK OF PAUL DE LAMERIE, LONDON, 1729
Each circular, on spreading circular bases chased with a band of palmettes, rising to a rosette-chased knop, the bowl applied with vertical palmettes, engraved with a crest, G.D.W. prick engraved under base, marked under bases
3½in. (8.9cm.) diameter; 27oz. 10dwt. (870gr.) (4)