MARK OF THOMAS HEMING, LONDON, 1771

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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SILVER SOUP PLATES
MARK OF THOMAS HEMING, LONDON, 1771
Plain circular with moulded rim and engraved to centre with coat of arms
8 ¼ in. diameter (20.9 cm.)
47 oz. (1457 gm.)

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Lot Essay

The arms are for Fane with Child in pretence for John, 10th Earl of Westmoreland (1759-1841) and Sarah, only daughter and heir of Robert Child, of Osterley Park, Middlesex, whom he married in 1782. He was a lifelong friend of William Pitt from their days at Cambridge and he later was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1789-1795), Master of the Horse (1795-1798) and Lord Privy Seal. The marriage was a result of elopement to Gretna Green much against the will of the bride's father who gave chase and sought to physically prevent the union.

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