A George III silver wine funnel of conventional form with simple drill-pierced sieve. Hallmarked George Smith (II) & Thomas Hayter, London 1797. Height measuring 5 inches (12.5 cm), weight 2.5 ozt (78 grams).
The lot displays general scratches, marks wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Full hallmarks to the sieve, corresponding part hallmarks to funnel. Minor dints.