Lot 85
  • 85

A set of twelve George III silver dinner plates, William Pitts & Joseph Preedy, London, 1792

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on bases and with scratch weights
  • silver
  • diameter 10 in.
  • 25.4 cm
shaped circular with gadroon borders, the rim engraved with a crest and motto ARDUIS SAEPE METU NUNQUAM

Condition

engraving later, surfaces bright and with light scratches from use, overall good condition
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Catalogue Note

The crest and motto are those of Brassey.