Description:
Group of English Sterling Silver Flatware, all with assorted armorials, monograms, and makers, fifteen George III: place spoon by Hester Bateman, a roast fork by Thomas Dicks, a stuffing spoon with rubbed maker's marks, a serving fork with maker's mark "WC" probably for William Cattell, and ten tea knives with silver blades by Joseph Taylor; two William IV "King's" pattern place spoons with rubbed or redacted maker's marks; and two ladles with baleen handles and coin-mounted bowls, lacking hallmarks; together with a ladle with a wood handle bearing rubbed hallmarks, probably German; approx. 17.3 troy oz. total weighable silver.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
George III, William IV, Joseph Taylor, Thomas Dicks, William Cattell, Hester BatemanStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.