Lot 29
  • 29

A George III silver meat skewer, Andrew Fogelberg (Grimwade, no. 32), London, apparently 1771

Estimate
100 - 150 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 31.4cm., 12 1/4 in. long
the terminal cast as a shell, engraved with a crest below an earl's coronet

Condition

Good gauge. Date and maker's marks rubbed, otherwise good. A few scratches, good overall.
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Catalogue Note

The crest and coronet are those of the Earls Grey.