Lot 48
A pair of George III silver butter shells.
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Condition Report
A pair of George III silver shell butter dishes, the classic form crested and standing on two whelk feet. Hallmarked London 1766 and the maker's mark probably for Elizabeth Aldridge. Maximum length measuring 5 1/4 inches (13.5 cm), gross weight 6.1 ozt (190 grams).
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The lot displays general scratches, marks wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Minor dents and with some loss of definition. Remnants of sticky labels. Hallmarks are worn.
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