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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

 

 

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

 

Price £138

SOLD

Item Number: M1885

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