MAKER'S MARK OF MICHAEL PLUMMER, LONDON, ONE PAIR 1792, THE OTHER 1793
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Two pairs of George III silver wine coasters
maker's mark of Michael Plummer, London, one pair 1792, the other 1793
Circular and with moulded waved rim, the sides pierced with foliate scrolls and strapwork, the centres engraved with a coat-of-arms, marked on base rims
5¼in. (13.2cm.) diam. (4)
Lot Essay
The arms are those of Heathcote presumably for Sir William Heathcote 3rd Bt., (1746-1819) who was M.P for Hampshire from 1790 to 1806.