$150
GEORGE III STERLING GRAVY LADLES, S. & J. BLAKE, LONDON, 1821-22, PAIR, & SUGAR TONGS, C. 1800:Including a pair of gravy ladles with matching engraved crests, L.7", hallmarks are king's profile, date letter "f" enclosed in an octagon, crowned leopard, lion passant, and maker’s mark "SB/IB" for Sarah & John William Blake; and 1 bright cut sugar tongs by "GB", L.5 1/2", marked with king's profile and lion passant, c. 1800. Three pieces total; totaling approximately 5.8 troy oz. From the Estate of Julie Cudlip Whitman, Grosse Pointe Farms.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2012-05-19