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MARK OF SKINNER & CO, LONDON, 1908
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A set of twelve Edward VII silver dinner-plates
Mark of Skinner & Co, London, 1908
Each shaped circular, with gadrooned border, engraved with a crest, marked on reverse, also stamped 'Skinner & Co Orchard St London. W.'
9¾in. (25cm.) diam.
239oz. (7,437gr.)
The crest is that of Palmer, for William, 2nd Earl of Selborne K.G. (1859-1942). He succeeded to the earldom on his father's death in 1895. He was created a Knight of the Garter in 1909 and died in 1942. (12)
Mark of Skinner & Co, London, 1908
Each shaped circular, with gadrooned border, engraved with a crest, marked on reverse, also stamped 'Skinner & Co Orchard St London. W.'
9¾in. (25cm.) diam.
239oz. (7,437gr.)
The crest is that of Palmer, for William, 2nd Earl of Selborne K.G. (1859-1942). He succeeded to the earldom on his father's death in 1895. He was created a Knight of the Garter in 1909 and died in 1942. (12)
Provenance
William, 2nd Earl of Selborne K.G. (1859-1942) and then by descent to
John, 4th Earl of Selborne
The Earl of Selborne; Sotheby's London, 21 June 1973, lot 131 (£520 to Mrs. Dean)
John, 4th Earl of Selborne
The Earl of Selborne; Sotheby's London, 21 June 1973, lot 131 (£520 to Mrs. Dean)
Special notice
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