Silver - Day 2 - 18th July 2012

Lot 866

A George II silver butter shell

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800

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Description

A George II silver butter shell, maker's mark only, struck twice, for Peter Archambo I, circa 1730, conventional shell form, on two shell and coral feet, engraved with a crest, width 11cm, approx. weight 5.5oz. The crest is that of Carew, of Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire and of Haccombe, Devonshire.