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A similar example of 1725 is illustrated in English and Other Silver The Collection of Irwin Untermyer, number 160 and another of 1720 is in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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APPARENTLY NO MAKER'S MARK, LONDON, 1718, BRITANNIA STANDARD
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A GEORGE I SILVER PEPPERETTE
APPARENTLY NO MAKER'S MARK, LONDON, 1718, BRITANNIA STANDARD
Of octagonal section with a spreading stepped foot, with a reeded strap handle, the detachable pierced cover with a baluster finial - 3½in. (8.9cm.) high, 3oz.
APPARENTLY NO MAKER'S MARK, LONDON, 1718, BRITANNIA STANDARD
Of octagonal section with a spreading stepped foot, with a reeded strap handle, the detachable pierced cover with a baluster finial - 3½in. (8.9cm.) high, 3oz.
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