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The crest is that of Grosvenor for Richard, 1st Earl Grosvenor.
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MARK OF WILLIAM HOLMES, LONDON, 1799
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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SAUCE TUREENS AND COVERS
MARK OF WILLIAM HOLMES, LONDON, 1799
Each of oval bombé section with lion mask drop ring handles, supported on four paw feet, the conforming detachable covers engraved with a crest and an Earl's coronet
6¾ in. (17.1 cm.) wide, weight of silver 40oz. (1,250gr.);
together with eight conforming plated liners with shell handles, marked under base and on cover (10)
MARK OF WILLIAM HOLMES, LONDON, 1799
Each of oval bombé section with lion mask drop ring handles, supported on four paw feet, the conforming detachable covers engraved with a crest and an Earl's coronet
6¾ in. (17.1 cm.) wide, weight of silver 40oz. (1,250gr.);
together with eight conforming plated liners with shell handles, marked under base and on cover (10)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis