Silver & Objects of Vertu - 5th February 2025
Lot 717
A George III silver egg,
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £315
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Description
A George III silver egg,
by Samuel Meriton, London circa 1790,
plain egg form, possibly once had a grater to the interior for nutmeg, inscribed 'Charles Dale Died 20th Oct 1767, aged 80', and 'Hanh. Dale Died 20th Jan 1769 aged 75', 'an honest couple', length 5cm, approx. weight 0.75oz.