Fine Silver - 27th April 2016

Lot 525

A pair of George III silver-gilt plates

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £2200

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Description

A pair of George III silver-gilt plates,

by Andrew Fogelberg, London 1775,

circular form, gadroon border, engraved with an armorial and crest, diameter 24cm, approx. weight 30oz. (2)

The arms are those of James Brydes, 3rd Duke Chandos, (1711-1789), with Gamon in pretence for the Duke's 2nd Marriage (1777) to Anna Ekiza, widow of Roger Hope Ellerton.

Provenance: James Brydes, 3rd Duke of Chandos and then by family descent to the present owner.