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LONDON, 1792, WITH VARIOUS MAKER'S MARKS
Details
A George III composite silver travelling necessaire
London, 1792, with various maker's marks
Comprising:
a plain oval beaker with moulded border, marked on side
an acorn-shaped nutmeg-grater with detachable cover, marked on cover
a cylindrical box containing a glass flask, marked on side
a table-spoon with detachable shaped tapering handle, marked on handle and stem
a similar table-fork, marked on handle
a table-knife with tapering handle and detachable steel blade, unmarked
a combined teaspoon and marrow scoop, marked on stem
most engraved with two crests, all in fitted red leather travelling case
the beaker 9.5 cm. (3¾ in.) high
358 gr. (11 oz.) (11)
London, 1792, with various maker's marks
Comprising:
a plain oval beaker with moulded border, marked on side
an acorn-shaped nutmeg-grater with detachable cover, marked on cover
a cylindrical box containing a glass flask, marked on side
a table-spoon with detachable shaped tapering handle, marked on handle and stem
a similar table-fork, marked on handle
a table-knife with tapering handle and detachable steel blade, unmarked
a combined teaspoon and marrow scoop, marked on stem
most engraved with two crests, all in fitted red leather travelling case
the beaker 9.5 cm. (3¾ in.) high
358 gr. (11 oz.) (11)
Provenance
With Holmes Jewellers, London, 1968, acquired by
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. G-45).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. G-45).
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