Lot Essay
The arms are those of H.R.H. Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany, K.G., P.C., G.C.B. (1763-1827), second son of George III
MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM ELEY II, LONDON, 1825
Details
A SET OF EIGHTEEN GEORGE IV SOUP PLATES
Maker's mark of William Eley II, London, 1825
Each shaped circular with gadrooned rim, the border engraved with armorials, engraved with inventory numbers and scratch weights, marked on reverses
9¾in. (25.5cm.); 394oz. 10dwt. (12277gr.) (18)
Maker's mark of William Eley II, London, 1825
Each shaped circular with gadrooned rim, the border engraved with armorials, engraved with inventory numbers and scratch weights, marked on reverses
9¾in. (25.5cm.); 394oz. 10dwt. (12277gr.) (18)
Provenance
The Magnificent Silver and Silver-Gilt Plate of His Royal Highness, the Duke of York, Deceased, Christie's, March 19-22,1827, second day's sale, lot 7. These plates are described as "One dozen and a half of ditto [i.e. "very fashionable"] soup-plates; weight 398 oz."