Each London, the first: 1763, with maker's mark for William Plummer, a George III pierced oblong basket with swing handle, raised on a pierced oval-shaped foot (with handle: 4.75'' H x 6.25'' W x 4.875''' D); the second: 1788, with partially rubbed maker's mark likely for Hester Bateman, a George III milk jug, of typical form, with a scalloped rim over a chased foliate-festooned body, monogrammed to forward reserve ''AEC'', raised on a flaring stepped circular base (5.5'' H x 4.625'' W x 2.5'' D); the third: 1868, with partially rubbed maker's mark for Edward, Walter & John Barnard (Barnard & Sons Ltd.), a Victorian pie/cake server, the pierced foliate scrollwork blade chased and engraved to the borders and engraved verso with an armorial device depicting a man in profile over the motto ''Ung Dieu Ung Roy (One God and One King)'', with a twisted handle terminating in a mother-of-pearl grip (1'' H x 11.125'' W x 3.375'' D), 3 pieces, gross weight 12.230 oz troy approximately, est: $500/800
Provenance: Private Collection, Sierra Madre, CA
Condition
Each in overall good condition, with general light marks, scratches, wear and tarnishing commensurate with age. The second and third personalized/monogrammed, as stated. Weight includes mother-of-pearl handle of pie/cake server.