Silver & Jewellery - 20th April 2005

Lot 302

Twenty-nine assorted three prong forks compising; a matched set of six 18th century forks

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1400

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Description

Twenty-nine assorted three prong forks compising; a matched set of six 18th century forks, bearing a crest within a garter bearing the motto 'RECTE ET SUAVITER', (justly and mildly) three with a boars head crest by Paul Hanet c.1725, fourteen assorted 18th century forks, some crested, some initialled, mixed maker's and dates together with a more recent set of six forks, crested, by Clement Cheese, London 1824, 57oz. (29)