18th Sep, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2023
 

2023

A George I Silver Hash-Spoon, Maker's Mark Worn, Probably London, Circa 1720, Hanoverian pattern, the back of the bowl with a rat-tail, engraved with a crest below earl's coronet, 37.5cm long, 7oz 3dwt, 222gr The crest is that of Hope, probably for Charles Hope, 1st Earl of Hopetoun (1681-1742).

Sold for £480
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

. Marked on back of bowl with maker's mark only. The mark is mostly illegible. There is overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. There is also wear to the edge of the bowl.

 


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