Description
A matched set of four George IV silver meat dishes,
by Philip Rundell, London 1820 and 1822,
oval form, shell and foliate scroll border, engraved with a coat of arms and the presentation inscription 'A.D. 1821, Presented to Henry Russell Esq. Late Resident at the Court of Hyderabad by the British Officers serving with the Berar Division of the Nizams Army in token of their respect regard and Esteem', length 42.8 and 43cm, approx. weight 235oz. (4)
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Provenance:
Sir Henry Russell, (1783-1852) 2nd Baronet, and thence by descent to the current owner.
