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A GEORGE II SILVER CASTER AND THREE FURTHER CASTERS (4)
The first of baluster form, crest engraved, height 11.5cm, maker Samuel Wood, London 1733 and three further casters, London 1736, London 1736 and London 1744, combined weight 328 grams
| Estimate: | £180 - £220 |
| Hammer price: | £300 |
Condition Report
The London 1733 caster; bottom section in good condition, good clear marks, detachable top, some denting and wear, some of the holes are rather blocked up, finial ok.
The larger London 1736; with simple piercing; marks are a bit rubbed, excessive solder within the foot may indicate restoration, no crest, base otherwise ok, top has evidence of lion passant but rather indistinctly marked
The smaller London 1736 with elaborate piecing; engraved underneath the foot with the letter C, makers mark indistinct, some distortion to the marks may suggest possible repair to the foot, bottom section is showing evidence of past solder restoration, possibly to removed dents, evidence of bubbling, top no marks to the sleeve, some repairs to the piercing, top appears to fit well
The London 1744, evidence of solder repair underneath the foot, when viewed from above, the foot looks a bit melted in parts, further restoration when viewed from within, top has traces of makers mark, lion passant good, finial probably replaced, looks a bit bent, excessive solder within