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The crest and motto are those of Wynne The side handles are in the form of the Wynne crest.
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A PAIR OF UNUSUAL GEORGE IV SILVER WINE COASTERS
LONDON, 1821, MAKER'S MARK OF JOSEPH CRADOCK & WILLIAM K. REID
Each of circular form on an applied scalloped rim foot with elaborate acanthus scroll decoration and two heraldic eagle side handles, the pierced sides with putti and lions relaxing amid trailing foliate grape vines, with shaped circular flower and shell rim, the wood base set with a circular silver plaque with grape vine border enclosing an engraved crest and motto, marked on bases--length over handles 9 1/8in. (23.1cm.)
(gross weight 78 oz. 10 dwt.) (2)
LONDON, 1821, MAKER'S MARK OF JOSEPH CRADOCK & WILLIAM K. REID
Each of circular form on an applied scalloped rim foot with elaborate acanthus scroll decoration and two heraldic eagle side handles, the pierced sides with putti and lions relaxing amid trailing foliate grape vines, with shaped circular flower and shell rim, the wood base set with a circular silver plaque with grape vine border enclosing an engraved crest and motto, marked on bases--length over handles 9 1/8in. (23.1cm.)
(gross weight 78 oz. 10 dwt.) (2)