Lot 51
Two George II silver casters by Benjamin West & Samuel Woods.
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Condition Report
Two George II silver casters, the first of plain baluster form with removable lid having simple drilled holes against a diaper pattern, hallmarked Samuel Wood, London 1744, the second bun top caster also of plain baluster shape with girdle detail and simple hole piercing to the lid, hallmarked Benjamin West, London 1749. Gross weight 5.4 ozt (168 grams). (2).
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Both casters display general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Both would benefit from a polish. Some dints and bumps, mainly visible around the base of the Samuel Wood caster. There is some visible solder around the join of the foot on this caster, possible repair? The foot of the bun top caster is slightly compressed. Some slight distortion but the hallmarks to both are still legible. Both covers appear unmarked.
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