FOUR LARGE GEORGE V SILVER ENTRÉE DISHES AND COVERS , MARK OF D. & J. WELLBY, LONDON, 1921, 1922, 1923 AND 1924

Sale 9320

JEWELLERY AND SILVER FROM TYNTESFIELD

London, South Kensington

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29 November 2002

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Lot 72

FOUR LARGE GEORGE V SILVER ENTRÉE DISHES AND COVERS

MARK OF D. & J. WELLBY, LONDON, 1921, 1922, 1923 AND 1924

Price realised

GBP 3,055

Estimate

GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

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FOUR LARGE GEORGE V SILVER ENTRÉE DISHES AND COVERS
Mark of D. & J. Wellby, London, 1921, 1922, 1923 and 1924
Each of octagonal section with conforming covers and detachable handles, each engraved with a coat-of-arms on the base and cover, the inside engraved with differing presentation inscription
12in. (30.5cm.)
268oz. (8,335gr.) (4)
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Lot Essay

The inscriptions read:
By Election April 1921 Bristol (West) George A. Gibbs on appointment as Treasurer of H.M. Household Coalition Unionist Unopposed

General Election November 1922 Bristol (West) George A. Gibbs 18,124 F.W. Raffety L 11,100 Majority 7024

General Election December 1923 Bristol (West) The Right Honourable George A. Gibbs Conservative Unopposed

General Election December 1924 Majority 17,298
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Lot 72

FOUR LARGE GEORGE V SILVER ENTRÉE DISHES AND COVERS

MARK OF D. & J. WELLBY, LONDON, 1921, 1922, 1923 AND 1924

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