Lot 541 , A pair of George III pierced silver wine coasters by Hester Bateman, London, circa 1770, marks very rubbed, 12cm.

A pair of George III pierced silver wine coasters by Hester Bateman, London, circa 1770, marks very rubbed, 12cm.
Estimate £200-300

1st coaster- There are three visible repairs around the rim and a dent and two splits. There are several knocks around the pierced decoration and two pieces of silver within one of the oval motifs are bent. There is a small repair to the base rim and there are several small knocks in general around the base rim. Hallmarks rubbed.
2nd coaster- No sign of any repairs. Numerous small knocks/dents within the pierced decoration in general. Marks almost invisible.
One of the Bateman marks is just visible.


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Sold for £280