Silver - 30th July 2008

Lot 739

Duty drawback mark: a rare George III two handled lemon strainer

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000

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Description

Duty drawback mark: a rare George III two handled lemon strainer, with a shallow bowl and fine bead borders, by Charles Aldridge & Henry Green, London 1785, 11in (18cm) long, 4.5oz. The duty drawback mark was used on exported wares 1st December 1784 up to 24th July 1785.