A PAIR OF GEORGE I SILVER MEAT DISHES

MARK OF JOHN HUGH LE SAGE, LONDON, 1741

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A PAIR OF GEORGE I SILVER MEAT DISHES
MARK OF JOHN HUGH LE SAGE, LONDON, 1741
Each shaped oval, with a molded gadrooned rim, the border engraved with Royal Arms, garter motto, crown, and GR, marked on reverse, also with scratch weights 56=15 and 61=17
19¼ in. (48.9 cm.) long; 116 oz. 10 dwt. (3,628 gr.) (2)

来源

Christie's, London, 14 June 1972, lot 179 (part)
Sotheby's, New York, 13 October 2007, lot 90

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The arms and monogram are those of George II. These meat dishes were apparently issued by the Jewel Office to John, 4th Marquess of Tweeddale, as Indenture Plate upon his appointment as Principal Secretary of State for Scotland in 1742 (Sotheby's, New York, 13 October 2007, lot 90).