A pair of George III silver presentation goblets

MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN ROBERTSON I, NEWCASTLE, CIRCA 1798

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A pair of George III silver presentation goblets
maker's mark of John Robertson I, Newcastle, circa 1798
Each vase-shaped on spreading circular foot with reeded rim, the body engraved with presentation inscription, gilt interior
6¼in. (15.9cm) high
(13oz.) (2)

Lot Essay

The inscription reads 'Presentated to Anthy. Hood Esqr. in acknowledgement of the readiness with which he and his partners came forward to adopt the improved method of manufacturing cordage, invented by Wm. and Edw. Chapman, 1798'

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