Lot 665 , A matched pair of George I and George II silver pepperettes, Thomas Bamford, London, 1723 & 1728,
A matched pair of George I and George II silver pepperettes, Thomas Bamford, London, 1723 & 1728, maker's mark on lid only on one, 11.5cm, 5 oz.
Estimate £180-220
One has three tired engraved initials to the side and a solder repair to the base of the body where it joins the foot. There are several small dents around the belly and there are two dents to the foot rim. Hallmarks clear.
The other has a tired engraved crest to the side and numerous tiny nicks and scratches in general. Hallmarks clear.
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Sold for £260