Lot Essay
Another service with this crest is discussed by Howard, op. cit., p. 989 and is also found in lot 98
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A PAIR OF CRESTED TOBACCO LEAF SIDE PLATES
CIRCA 1810
A roundel in the center of each with the motto and crest probably of Hill above a gilt script initial H, reserved on a ground of thickly overlapping tobacco leaves in vibrant colours and strewn with branches of pink and blue grape clusters (tiny chips, wear to roundels, one rim chip filled)--8¼in. (21cm.) diam. (2)
CIRCA 1810
A roundel in the center of each with the motto and crest probably of Hill above a gilt script initial H, reserved on a ground of thickly overlapping tobacco leaves in vibrant colours and strewn with branches of pink and blue grape clusters (tiny chips, wear to roundels, one rim chip filled)--8¼in. (21cm.) diam. (2)