LONDON, 1782/1795, BEARING THE MARK OF DIGBY SCOTT & BENJAMIN SMITH (II) PRESUMABLY ACTING AS A RETAILER AT A LATER DATE

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A MATCHED PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER COVERED SAUCE TUREENS
LONDON, 1782/1795, BEARING THE MARK OF DIGBY SCOTT & BENJAMIN SMITH (II) PRESUMABLY ACTING AS A RETAILER AT A LATER DATE
Plain oval on pedestal bases with bead borders and ribbed loop handles, domed covers with urn finials
8 ¾ in. (22.5 cm.) long
36 oz. (1119 gm.)

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Lot Essay

Since the mark of Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith (II), (Grimwade 505), was introduced in 1803, the only explanation for the presence of this mark is that these were retailed at a later date by these gentlemen.

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