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A similar marker's mark is recorded in Jackson, Ian Pickford ed., p. 300, as being that of Micon Melun of Exeter
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A PAIR OF PROVINCAL SHAPED-OVAL SPOON TRAYS, each on moulded rim base and with fluted upcurved shaped rim, engraved with a coat-of-arms within husk and scroll cartouche, probably circa 1730, makers mark apparently MM struck twice only, possibly Exeter
5½in.(14cm.)
(9ozs.)
The arms are those John Bankes of Corfe Castle and his wife Margaret, daughter of Sir Henry Parker
(2)
5½in.(14cm.)
(9ozs.)
The arms are those John Bankes of Corfe Castle and his wife Margaret, daughter of Sir Henry Parker
(2)