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The crest is that of the Dukes of Norfolk
MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN EMES, LONDON, 1806
Details
A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT EGG-FRAME WITH SIX EGG-CUPS
Maker's mark of John Emes, London, 1806
Oblong, on four anthemion-clad feet, with gadrooned borders, the frame with four caduceus-form supports, with six rings and six spoon-holders between, the central foliate-clad loop handle surmounted by a coronet-form finial, the six egg-cups with gadrooned rim, each engraved on one side with a crest under a Duke's crest and coronet, marked under frame and egg cups
7in. (19.5cm.) long; 37oz. (1157gr.)
Emes, John
Maker's mark of John Emes, London, 1806
Oblong, on four anthemion-clad feet, with gadrooned borders, the frame with four caduceus-form supports, with six rings and six spoon-holders between, the central foliate-clad loop handle surmounted by a coronet-form finial, the six egg-cups with gadrooned rim, each engraved on one side with a crest under a Duke's crest and coronet, marked under frame and egg cups
7in. (19.5cm.) long; 37oz. (1157gr.)
Emes, John
Provenance
S.J. Shrubsole, 1980