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MARK OF JOSEPH AND JOHN ANGELL, LONDON, 1828
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A pair of William IV silver butter-shells
Mark of Joseph and John Angell, London, 1828
Each formed as a scallop shell on three whelk feet, the valve cast and chased with dolphins, foliate scrolls and shells on a textured ground, with a central cartouche engraved with a crest, marked on reverse
6in. (15cm.) long
11oz. (369gr.)
The crest is that of Botfield for Beriah Botfield, Esq. (1807-1863). (2)
Mark of Joseph and John Angell, London, 1828
Each formed as a scallop shell on three whelk feet, the valve cast and chased with dolphins, foliate scrolls and shells on a textured ground, with a central cartouche engraved with a crest, marked on reverse
6in. (15cm.) long
11oz. (369gr.)
The crest is that of Botfield for Beriah Botfield, Esq. (1807-1863). (2)
Provenance
Beriah Botfield, Esq. (1807-1863), Norton Hall and by whom bequeathed to the Thynne family.
Literature
1942 Inventory, Norton Hall Schedule C, Silver and Plate at Drummonds Bank, Oak Silver Chest, 'a pair of engraved George III scallop shell butter dishes 4.0.0'.
Special notice
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