A good pair of George IV silver Skewers.
A substantial pair of old English thread pattern silver Skewers, London 1824, William, Charles and Henry Eley, engraved with the Royal crest within the garter motto.
Provenance: sold by the United Kingdom Treasury, Bonhams Auctioneers, 30/10/2001, lot 185.
The skewers will have been provided for ambassadorial use rather than for the Royal Household.
Description
Condition:
Very good. Some light wear to one armorial. One maker’s mark less clear than the other.
Dimensions:
Length – 30.70 cm.; Width – 2.70 cm.; Weight – 283.70 gms.
