Lot 242
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A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER DISHES

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A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER DISHES
LONDON, 1736, MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN JACOB

Each of shaped oval form with scalloped rim and lobed sides, the center engraved with a coat-of-arms within an elaborate foliate scroll and rocaille cartouche on a reeded ground, marked under bases--9 1/8in. (23.1cm.) long
(26 oz.) (2)

Lot Essay

Similarly engraved cartouches appear on a suite of six salvers by Robert Abercromby, 1735 and 1736, sold Christie's, New York, April 16-17, 1985, lot 393 and a pair of waiters by Paul Crespin of 1737 sold in the same Rooms October 27, 1987, lot 416.

The arms are those of Jolley.