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A George III Silver Two-Handled Tray, William Fountain, London, 1808

Lot Closed

April 5, 04:49 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A George III Silver Two-Handled Tray, William Fountain, London, 1808


rounded rectangular with gadroon rim and acanthus-capped reeded handles, the center later engraved with three arms and mottoes within acanthus surrounds, marked on base


142 oz

4416 g

length over handles 18 7/8 in.

73.5 cm

The arms at the top are those of Davies of Elmley Castle, co. Worcester, viz. 1st and 4th quarters Davies, 2nd quarter Pierce, 3rd quarter Baillie with Baillie Davies, and Pierce appears separately below.