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The initials are that of George D. Widener
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A GEORGE II SILVER COFFEE POT
MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN SWIFT, LONDON, 1732
Tapering cylindrical, on molded rim foot, with scroll spout and wood scroll handle, the hinged dome cover with baluster finial, engraved with a coat-of-arms within a trelliswork and scroll cartouche, G.D.W. prick engraved under base, marked under base and cover
9in. (22.8cm.) high
(gross weight 26oz. 10dwt., 826gr.)
MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN SWIFT, LONDON, 1732
Tapering cylindrical, on molded rim foot, with scroll spout and wood scroll handle, the hinged dome cover with baluster finial, engraved with a coat-of-arms within a trelliswork and scroll cartouche, G.D.W. prick engraved under base, marked under base and cover
9in. (22.8cm.) high
(gross weight 26oz. 10dwt., 826gr.)
