A George III Silver Bacon-Dish and Cover by John Edwards, London, 1805

shaped oblong and with two loop handles, the rim and handles each gadrooned, the cover with fixed foliage-cast reeded loop handle, engraved with a crest 31.5cm wide over handles, 31oz 15dwt, 988gr Provenance: with Mary Cooke Antiques, 12 The Old Power Station, London, 12 November 2008. From the estate of Peter Haigh, Norwood Green, Halifax.

Fully marked on one end of the dish and further part marked inside cover. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The engraved crest is perhaps later. The lid is very slightly warped out of shape so does not sit tightly on the base. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.