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MARK OF EDWARD WAKELIN, LONDON, 1748
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A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER MEAT DISHES
MARK OF EDWARD WAKELIN, LONDON, 1748
Each shaped oval with gadrooned border with shell, flower and scroll motifs and two shell handles, the border later engraved with two crests and motto with earl's coronet above, each marked on reverse, also engraved with number and scratchweight 'No 5 45=16' and 'No 8 45=18'
16¼ in. (41.2 cm.) long
84 oz. (2,614 gr.) (2)
MARK OF EDWARD WAKELIN, LONDON, 1748
Each shaped oval with gadrooned border with shell, flower and scroll motifs and two shell handles, the border later engraved with two crests and motto with earl's coronet above, each marked on reverse, also engraved with number and scratchweight 'No 5 45=16' and 'No 8 45=18'
16¼ in. (41.2 cm.) long
84 oz. (2,614 gr.) (2)
Provenance
Supplied by George Wickes, 27 May 1748 to
Admiral John Byng (1704-1757) and then by descent to
John, 1st Earl of Strafford G.C.B. (1772-1860) and by descent.
Admiral John Byng (1704-1757) and then by descent to
John, 1st Earl of Strafford G.C.B. (1772-1860) and by descent.
Literature
Victoria and Albert Museum Mss.SD.95.0050, George Wickes' Gentleman's Ledger 1747-1750, folio 83, entry on 27 May 1748, part of 'To 20 Dishes & a fish plate 939[oz] 13[dwt] 8[gr] [£]375 17[s] 2[d]'.
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.