PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER SAUCEBOATS
London, 1754, Maker IW with a star and pellet in concentric circles
Grimwade #3693 (possibly a member of the Samuel Wood family)
Mark right Mark left
Of ovoid form, the bodies with wavy rims raised on three cabriole legs ending in trefoil drake feet, flying scrolled
handles, each initialed G over R * A on the belly
Mark: see Grimwade # 3693, each maker’s mark partially rubbed but legible. These marks have been found
on various hollowware from 1736-1760, and recorded as possibly a "member of the (Samuel)Wood family".
Samuel Wood, a well known caster maker, was active 1733-1773, is reported as
Warden of Goldsmith's Hall, 1758-60, and Prime Warden in 1763. He died 1794.
(Grimwade, p.709)
Condition: Excellent; none of the legs are pushed in; no repairs
6.25” Long
10.9 oz.
2250.00
#5313
Also Please see:
Pair George III Silver Sauceboats, William Grundy
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