The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 504

A set of six George III silver 'picture-back' Old English pattern teaspoons

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £450

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Description

A set of six George III silver 'picture-back' Old English pattern teaspoons,

maker's mark W.C, for William Chawner, London circa 1775,

the reverse of the bowl with a heart, and 'BRITISH' within an oak-leaf and acorn border, the terminals with scratch initials, approx. weight 2.8oz. (6)

Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, 28-29 November 2006, lot 473.