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Marked by: Fleurant David
English (London)
George I
1724–25
Medium/Technique
Silver (sterling standard), gilt
Dimensions
Overall: 8.5 x 33 cm (3 3/8 x 13 in.) Weight: 54 oz 2 dwt (1682 g)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.29
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver-gilt
Silver
Silver
DescriptionCircular tray on a foot that unscrews. Both upper rim and rim of foot are gadrooned. The stem has a ribbed knop. Center engraved with royal arms of George I.
Marks
The field struck with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1724-5) and with maker's mark of Fleurant David (Grimwade no. 675), the foot with date letter and traces of two further defaced marks.
InscriptionsThe royal arms are those borne by George I.
ProvenanceFebruary 15, 1967, sold by a "gentleman", at Christie's, London. Spink & Son Ltd, London; By 1996, most probably sold by Spink & Son to Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)