The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25 Oct 2016
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A George III silver wig powderer / caster
A George III silver wig powderer / caster,
by William Pitts, London 1805,
globe form, on a raised circular base, screw-off cover, with a crest, height 8.8cm, plus a pair of similar casters, by Charles Fox, London 1830, engraved 'SALT', height 6.5cm, approx. total weight 7.8oz. (3)
The crest is that of Andrews of Rivington, Lancashire.