Lot 741
  • 741

A group of George III silver-gilt flatware, circa 1760-65 / 1806

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver
comprising:
8 hourglass ice cream spades by William Eley I & William Fearn, London, 1806
12 "French" Fiddle pattern teaspoons, circa 1760
12 leaf and shell teaspoons with a pair of similar sugar tongs, most maker's mark IH, circa 1765
33 pieces

Condition

light wear from use, spoons with gilding rubbed at high spots and some marks rubbed, overall good condition
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