10-01-201010-02-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2519BBoston
October 1, 2010 06:00 PMCalender
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Pair of George III Silver Serving Platters

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$3,555$3,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2519BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 02, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of George III Silver Serving Platters, London, 1777, maker's mark WB, likely Walter Brind, oval, with gadrooned rim, engraved at rim with small mottoed coat of arms, lg. 18 1/4 in., approx. 115 troy oz.

Note: The motto, "nil consire sibi" is that of the Saunders family, as well as the Earls of Winchilsea and Earl of Nottingham of the Finch family.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

minor age typical wear, including a few unobtrusive light dings, and a few knife marks. some wear to coats of arms from cleaning (possibly machine polished at some point). likely lacquered, with a few tiny black spots under lacquer. marks OK.

Keywords

London, Walter Brind, Nottingham