Lot Essay
The arms are those of Somerset, as borne by the Dukes of Beaufort, probably for Henry, 5th Duke of Beaufort (1744-1803).
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THE PROPERTY OF A CALIFORNIA COLLECTOR
A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER MEAT DISHES
MARK OF WILLIAM CRIPPS, LONDON, 1759
Details
A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER MEAT DISHES
MARK OF WILLIAM CRIPPS, LONDON, 1759
Each shaped oval, with gadrooned rim, the border engraved with a Duke's armorials, each marked on reverse, also engraved with scratchweight 31oz. 10. and 30oz.
15 in. (38.1 cm.) long; 60 oz. (1881 gr.) (2)
MARK OF WILLIAM CRIPPS, LONDON, 1759
Each shaped oval, with gadrooned rim, the border engraved with a Duke's armorials, each marked on reverse, also engraved with scratchweight 31oz. 10. and 30oz.
15 in. (38.1 cm.) long; 60 oz. (1881 gr.) (2)
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 20 April 2000, lot 254