Lot 465 , A George III silver wine funnel, crested, London 1794, maker Henry Chawner and a small Irish wine funnel.

A George III silver wine funnel, crested, London 1794, maker Henry Chawner and a small Irish wine funnel.
Estimate £200-300

Neither have thier muslin ring.
Largest funnel has an engraved armorial. Thumbpiece is a little out of shape, otherwise overall condition is good, commensrate with age and use. Hallmarks visible but some rubbing has occurred on both sets.
Irish funnel appears to have an old repair to the tip of the spout. Lower section appears to be unmarked. Lower rim of top section is dented. Marks are visible but quite rubbed.


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Sold for £340