Fine Silver - 27th April 2016
Lot 242
A set of four early 18th century silver shell butter dishes
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1400
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Description
A set of four early 18th century silver shell butter dishes,
maker's mark only, that of Francis Nelme, circa 1730,
shell form, all with scratch weights to the underside, engraved with a crest, length 15.4oz. (4)
The crest is recorded for a number of families including Dethick, Fletcher, Meynell, Chamberlain and Roxburgh.