Three Pieces of George III/IV Sterling Silver Tableware

Description:

Three Pieces of George III/IV Sterling Silver Tableware, London, two shell-form dishes, 1797-98, Richard Crossley & George Smith IV, maker, lg. 8 1/2, and a egg stand with four egg cups, 1827-28, Richard Sibley I, maker, ht. 7 1/2 in., approx. 38.4 troy oz. total.
Estimate $300-500

Egg stand with two central joints to handle probably resoldered, egg cups with surface inconsistencies (stored in saran wrap). Shells in good condition with only very minor shallow dents (very unobtrusive) and scattered spots of silver rot.


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