$800
Six George II/III Sterling Silver Skewers, each London, with engraved armorials, three poultry skewers with shell terminals, 1764-65, by Samuel Herbert & Co. , lg. 5 3/4; and three meat skewers: one with engraved armorial, 1750-51, by Ebenezer Coker, another with shell joint, 1766-67, with worn maker's mark, the third 1768-69, by John Lampfert, lg. to 12 7/8 in., approx. 11.4 troy oz. total. Estimate $200-400 Poultry lg. 5 5/8, meat lg. 11 1/2, 12 1/4, and 12 7/8 in. All with age-typical surface wear. Meat skewer with shell joint with area of pitting (probable engraving removal) to front, small loss to tip, and several deeper abrasions/nicks to surface. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-01-12
