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MARK OF BENJAMIN SMITH III, LONDON, 1846
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A VICTORIAN SILVER CENTERPIECE
MARK OF BENJAMIN SMITH III, LONDON, 1846
In the form of tree, on shaped rectangular base with shell feet, the stem in the form of tree trunk entwined with morning glory, supporting a wirework basket with oak leaf and acorn rim, the base engraved with presentation inscription TO RICHARD JONES ESQRE FROM MRS. HUNTER BLAIR WITH THE GRATEFUL THANKS 1846, marked base, stem, basket and nut
15½ in. (39.5 cm.) high
MARK OF BENJAMIN SMITH III, LONDON, 1846
In the form of tree, on shaped rectangular base with shell feet, the stem in the form of tree trunk entwined with morning glory, supporting a wirework basket with oak leaf and acorn rim, the base engraved with presentation inscription TO RICHARD JONES ESQRE FROM MRS. HUNTER BLAIR WITH THE GRATEFUL THANKS 1846, marked base, stem, basket and nut
15½ in. (39.5 cm.) high