Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th January 2016

Lot 916

A pair of George III silver butter shells

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £1500

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Description

A pair of George III silver butter shells,

by John Emes, London 1801,

shell form, engraved with a crest, with two whelk feet, engraved with a crest, length 16.2cm, approx. weight 11oz. (2)