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The arms are those of Somerset, as borne by the Dukes of Beaufort, probably for Henry, 5th Duke of Beaufort (1744-1803).
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MARK OF WILLIAM CRIPPS, LONDON, 1759
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A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER MEAT DISHES
MARK OF WILLIAM CRIPPS, LONDON, 1759
Each shaped oval, with gadrooned rim, the border engraved with a Duke's coat-of-arms, each marked on reverse, also numbered and engraved with scratchweights, No.13 31=03, and No.16 31 oz 10
15 in. (38.1 cm.) long; 60 oz. (1,881 gr.) (2)
MARK OF WILLIAM CRIPPS, LONDON, 1759
Each shaped oval, with gadrooned rim, the border engraved with a Duke's coat-of-arms, each marked on reverse, also numbered and engraved with scratchweights, No.13 31=03, and No.16 31 oz 10
15 in. (38.1 cm.) long; 60 oz. (1,881 gr.) (2)
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 20 April 2000, lot 254
Christie's, New York, 23 October 2008, lot 165
Christie's, New York, 23 October 2008, lot 165
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