Lot Essay
The arms are those of the Earls of Coventry
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CIRCA 1740
Details
A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II SILVER MEAT DISHES
Circa 1740
Each oblong with incurved corners, with gadrooned rim, each side engraved with an Earl's armorials, apparently unmarked, one with traces of George I marks, all with scratchweights 30=11, 32=18, 31=2, 31=17
12¾in. (32.4cm.) long; 117oz. (3652gr.) (4)
Circa 1740
Each oblong with incurved corners, with gadrooned rim, each side engraved with an Earl's armorials, apparently unmarked, one with traces of George I marks, all with scratchweights 30=11, 32=18, 31=2, 31=17
12¾in. (32.4cm.) long; 117oz. (3652gr.) (4)
Provenance
Almost certainly commissioned by William, 2nd Earls of Coventry (1722-1809) for Croome Court, Worcestershire.
Sold by the Trustees of the Croome Court Estate in these Rooms, 11 July 1985, lot 273.
Sold by the Trustees of the Croome Court Estate in these Rooms, 11 July 1985, lot 273.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium