A GEORGE III SILVER MEAT DISH

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A GEORGE III SILVER MEAT DISH
LONDON, 1808, MAKER'S MARK OF PAUL STORR

Of shaped oval form, the gadrooned rim with acanthus and rocaille and anthemion at intervals, the border engraved on both sides with two crests and a coronet, marked on reverse--17in. (43.2cm.) long
(65 oz.)

Lot Essay

The crests and coronet are those of De Vahl and Samuel, borne by Dennis Samuel, formerly of Rio de Janeiro, a prosperous merchant living in Dublin. In 1844 he was created an officer of the rose by Don Pedro II, the Emperor of Brazil.