george-iii-silver-platter
Lot 631
George III Silver Platter
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
With London (1807) hallmarks, "WF" sponsor's mark in script attributed to William Fountain, oval form with gadrooned border, twice engraved on the rim with the Cavendish coat of arms.

21.5 x 15.25 in.

96.4 troy oz.

Estate of the Late Dorothy G. Hale & Co., Chicago, IL and by descent.

The arms are likely for George Cavendish, Earl of Burlington, and his wife, Lady Elizabeth Compton, only child of the 7th Marquess of Northampton. We wish to thank Mr. Clive E. A. Cheesman, Richmond Herald, College of Arms, for his help. An email detailing his research will be provided to the successful bidder.

Scratching and wear to engraving.

$1,500 - 2,500