Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 25th October 2022 - 25th October 2022
Lot 295
A matched pair of William IV Regimental silver Fiddle and Thread pattern table forks
Estimate £60 - £80 | Hammer £70
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Description
A matched pair of William IV Regimental silver Fiddle and Thread pattern table forks, 6th Dragoon Guards (Caribiniers),
by William Chawner, London 1831 and one with worn maker's mark, London 1835,
the reverse of the terminals engraved with a regimental badge, approx. weight 5.5oz. (2)
Formed in 1685, renamed 6th Dragoon Guards in 1788. 'Carabiniers' was added in 1826. In 1922 joined with 3rd Dragoon Guards. In 1928 the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards was redesignated the 3rd Carabiniers. In 1939, the regiment transferred to the Royal Armoured Corps. In 1971, they amalgamated with the Royal Scots Greys to form the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.