A matched set of four George IV parcel-gilt silver butter shells, one pair William Eley (II), London, 1827, the other pair Joseph Ash (II), London, 1829

A matched set of four George IV parcel-gilt silver butter shells, one pair William Eley (II), London, 1827, the other pair Joseph Ash (II), London, 1829

With shell handles and raised on three shell feet, accompanied by four fiddle pattern salt spoons by Eley, Fearn & Chawner, London, 1808,
11 cm, 552,8 g. ; 4⅓ in., 79oz 5dwt

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Groupe de quatre coquilles à beurre en argent et vermeil, une paire par William Eley II, Londres, 1827, l'autre par Joseph Ash, Londres, 1829

les anses en forme de coquillage, reposant sur trois pieds en forme de coquillage, accompagnées de quatre pelles à sel par Eley, Fearn & Chawner, Londres, 1808
Larg. 11 cm, 552.8 g. ; 4⅓ in., 79oz 5dwt

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Condition Report:
In overall good condition. Gilding worn.
Fully marked on the shells and under spoon handles.

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Provenance:
Christie's Interiors: Style & Spirit, London, 26 February 2008, lot 134