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Early 18th Century Antique George II Sterling Silver

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Title: Early 18th Century Antique George II Sterling Silver Butter Dish London 1733 Thomas Gilpin
Description: A very fine early 18th century “escallop” shell butter dish with an elegant shaped edge plain formed grip. The grip has both a elegant contemporary crest and initial for importance.

Weight: 3.7 troy ounces/118 grams

Length: 5 inches/12.5cm

Width: 5 inches/12.5cm

Condition: Excellent throughout

An account of the coronation of George III describes the ancient custom that the new sovereign should dine on the first Lord Mayor’s day after his coronation with the Chiefs Magistrate and Corporation and quotes from ‘along descriptive letter published at the time’ as follows: ‘I must not forget to tell you that the grand service of plate at the Kings table was entirely new and made by Mr Gilpin. The City exchanged with him old plate for his new to do honour to this grand occasion…on the table between each service (i.e. courses) was placed near 100 cold ornamentals (sic) and a grand silver epergne filled with various kinds of shell fish of different colours ( A Faithful accounts of the Coronations of the Kings and Queens of England exemplified in that of King George and Queen Caroline, ed. Richard Thomson 1820).

Reserve: $1,198.75

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Location: This item ships from The United Kingdom.

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Title: Early 18th Century Antique George II Sterling Silver Butter Dish London 1733 Thomas Gilpin
Description: A very fine early 18th century “escallop” shell butter dish with an elegant shaped edge plain formed grip. The grip has both a elegant contemporary crest and initial for importance.

Weight: 3.7 troy ounces/118 grams

Length: 5 inches/12.5cm

Width: 5 inches/12.5cm

Condition: Excellent throughout

An account of the coronation of George III describes the ancient custom that the new sovereign should dine on the first Lord Mayor’s day after his coronation with the Chiefs Magistrate and Corporation and quotes from ‘along descriptive letter published at the time’ as follows: ‘I must not forget to tell you that the grand service of plate at the Kings table was entirely new and made by Mr Gilpin. The City exchanged with him old plate for his new to do honour to this grand occasion…on the table between each service (i.e. courses) was placed near 100 cold ornamentals (sic) and a grand silver epergne filled with various kinds of shell fish of different colours ( A Faithful accounts of the Coronations of the Kings and Queens of England exemplified in that of King George and Queen Caroline, ed. Richard Thomson 1820).

Reserve: $1,198.75

Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $100.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from The United Kingdom.

Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.

In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.

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