Silfren and The Bedford Gallery
DESCRIPTION |
George II silver mote skimmer with a double drop to the bowl and a diamond stem tip. | ||
| SILVERSMITH |
William Smith I (probably). | ||
| DATE or HALLMARK |
circa 1750 | ||
| ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
not marked | ||
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
9 | ||
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 5 1/2 |
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| SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver | ||
| OVERALL CONDITION |
Some silversmith's little hammer marks inside and verso the bowl indicate that the bowl has been refreshed. The diamond point shows some signs of use, rummaging the grills of early Georgian tea pots. | ||
| MAJOR FAULTS |
none | ||
MINOR FAULTS |
none | ||
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Price £138 |
SOLD |
Item Number: M1885 |