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240 Lots from the Lifetime Collection of CHARLES C. WILLIAMS(1925-1996). FEATURING: Rare Early American, English and Irish Silver. In Association with MARK GAINES.
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LOT 12:
"IW", London, England, 1770-71.
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Start price:
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Estimated price :
$800 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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"IW", London, England, 1770-71.
Pair of George III oval meat platters, London, England, 1770-71, having shaped and gadrooned edges with shallow wells. Both platters are crested on the top edge with dragons supporting a shield with motto ''DULCIUS EX ASPERIS'' (Sweeter After Difficulties). This motto is associated with the Ferguson clan of Scotland. One platter scratch engraved ''No 1 38.16'', the other scratch engraved ''No 2. 36.17 1/2''. Both fully hallmarked, with maker's mark ''IW'' in rectangle, a pellet between letters. 14-1/4''h, 10''w. Total approximate weight 70.0 troy oz. Provenance: Ron Klinger, Philadelphia, PA, 1970.
