MARK OF GEORGE WICKES, LONDON, 1737

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A SET OF TWELVE GEORGE II SILVER DINNER PLATES
MARK OF GEORGE WICKES, LONDON, 1737
Each circular with gadrooned rim, the border engraved with a coat-of-arms, supporters and motto, each marked on reverse, with inventory numbers and scratchweights
9¾ in. (24.9 cm.) diameter; 222 oz. (6197 gr.)
The arms are those of Clement Chevallier of Aspal, Suffolk (1697-1762) (12)

Lot Essay

Clement Chevallier inherited the Aspall estate from his cousin, Temple Chevallier (1675-1722) in 1722. Although only 25 when he inherited the estate, Clement immediately planted apple trees from Jersey and introduced the making of cyder which was not previously available in the county. He then founded Aspall Cider, a firm that is still in existence.

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