Lot 90
A part set of three mid-eighteenth century silver forks, each of Hanoverian pattern with three...
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Lot 90
A part set of three mid-eighteenth century silver forks, each of Hanoverian pattern with three...
Lot 90
Lot Description
A part set of three mid-eighteenth century silver forks, each of Hanoverian pattern with three tines, engraved heel and crested verso, bottom struck maker's mark for James Wilks, circa 1742-1755, lion passant worn, other hallmarks illegible, length measuring 6 2/8 inches (16 cm). Together with a part set of three George III silver forks, each of Hanoverian pattern with three tines, hallmarked London 1799, maker's mark probably William Sumner I and a part set of three George IV silver forks, each of Hanoverian pattern with three tines, hallmarked William M Traies, London 1827. Gross weight 10.5 ozt (329.4 grams).
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
In fair to good condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The mid-eighteenth century have significant loss of definition to the engraved heels and crested terminals, the tines are bent and worn as well as the stems which appear slightly mis-shaped. Heavier tarnishing to the terminals of the 1799 and 1827 examples. Majority of hallmarks clear and legible, the maker's mark on the mid-eighteenth century examples are clear and legible, the lion passant is worn, the date letter and town marks have worn outlines but are illegible, assumed London.
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