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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MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM CRIPPS, LONDON, 1759
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A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER MEAT DISHES
Maker's mark of William Cripps, London, 1759
Shaped oval, with gadrooned rim, the border engraved with a Duke's armorials, marked on reverses, also engraved with scratchweight 31oz. 10. and 31oz.
15in. (38.1cm.) long; 60oz. (1881gr.) (2)
Maker's mark of William Cripps, London, 1759
Shaped oval, with gadrooned rim, the border engraved with a Duke's armorials, marked on reverses, also engraved with scratchweight 31oz. 10. and 31oz.
15in. (38.1cm.) long; 60oz. (1881gr.) (2)