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A William IV fluted shaped circular swing-handled fruit bowl applied with a die-stamped openwork trailing vine border and on a rising shaped circular foot, the centre with slightly later presentation inscription: "To Martha and Ann Dobree by desire of Harriet Dobree (wife of William Brock) who fell asleep in Jesus at Guernsey Monday 29th. Septr. 1834. after my decease I wish you to purchase for my dear Sisters, a small piece of Plate commemorative of the love I bear them, and in token of my gratitude for their tried affection for me on all occasions, but more especially for their devotedness to me during our stay in Madeira. At sea Septr. 10th. 1834", Charles Fox, London 1831 - 11½in., 27oz. See Plate 1