A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT DESSERT SERVICE

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29.11.2023 10:30UTC +01:00
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Lot 89 | A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT DESSERT SERVICE
A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT DESSERT SERVICE

MARK OF WILLIAM ELEY AND WILLIAM FEARN, LONDON, 1807

King's Hourglass pattern, each engraved with initial 'S' with baron's coronet above, comprising: twenty-four dessert spoons; twenty-four dessert forks; twenty-four large teaspoons; twenty four dessert knives, mark of Moses Brent, London, 1807; twenty-two cheese knives, by the same; twelve table knives, by the same; twelve tablespoons; four serving spoons; two ice spoons; two sauce ladles; two pairs of sugar tongs; two sugar spoons

268 oz. 18 dwt. (8,364 gr.) weighable silver

The initial is presumably for Mary Hill, dowager Marchioness of Downshire, Baroness Sandys (1764-1836).





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Mary Hill, dowager Marchioness of Downshire, Baroness Sandys (1764-1836), then by descent.
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