Lot 506 , A pair of George III silver entrée dishes and covers, James Kirkby, Waterhouse & Co, Sheffield

A pair of George III silver entrée dishes and covers, James Kirkby, Waterhouse & Co, Sheffield,
with handles, of rectangular form with gadrooned borders, , with engraved armorial, Sheffield, 1816, 29.7cm, 112oz.

£800-1,200

Condition:
One cove and base numbered 4 the other numbered 3 & 1. Engraved armorial very tired. No 4 base- 2 repairs and a split to the border. Dent to one corner. Wear to gadrooned decoration. Numerous nicks and surface scratches in general. Hallmarks visible but rubbed. No 4 cover- Probable old repair to one top corner. Minor nicks and surface scratches in general. Hallmarks quite rubbed. Both handles probably repaired?? No 1 base- 5 dents to the underside of the rim. Wear to the gadrooned decoration. Minor nicks and surface scratches in general. Hallmarks visible but rubbed. No. 3 cover- Minor nicks and surface scratches in places. Hallmarks clear but with some rubbing.

Sold for £1,400