Lot 519 , A set of four George III pierced silver wine coasters, probably Robert & David Hennell, 13.3cm.
A set of four George III pierced silver wine coasters, probably Robert & David Hennell, with engraved crest, engraved decoration and turned wooden bases, London, 1795, 13.3cm.
Estimate £500-700
Two of the coasters are very slightly misshapen. One of the coasters has a hole in the centre of the wooden base(missing boss?) and is also lacking green felt on the base. This coaster also has a small repair to the silver rim and a possible small repair to the silver on the base rim. Hallmarks very worn and barely visible.
All have engraved crests. Engaved decoration showing signs of wear. in general. Remaing three sets of hallmarks visble but quite rubbed. Green felt on bases quite worn.
Two of the coastere have chips to the underside of the wooden bases.
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Sold for £500