Sale 6097
London, South Kensington
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22 May 2012
Price realised
GBP 8,750
Estimate
A SET OF TWELVE GEORGE II SILVER DINNER PLATES MARK OF THOMAS WHIPHAM (I), LONDON, 1747 Shaped circular with gadroon borders and engraved coat of arms of the Earl of Sandwich 9¾ in. diameter (24.7 cm.) 189 oz. (5954 gm.) (12)
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