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December 11, 2013

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LOT 51

Lot 51

George II Silver Penner, c.1749

George II Silver Penner, c.1749
Lot 51 Details
George II Silver Penner, c.1749

tubular with seal cap at one end and bell shaped at the other, unscrewing to reveal a sander and ink container, engraved “C. Welch. Ex dono Gulielmi Higford Armig. Anno 1749”
length 6.5" — 16.5 cm.
4 oz. — 123 grams
maker’s marks WB, three pellets below

Estimate $350-$500

Realised: $2,640
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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George II Silver Penner, c.1749
  • George II Silver Penner, c.1749
  • George II Silver Penner, c.1749
  • George II Silver Penner, c.1749
  • George II Silver Penner, c.1749
Provenance:

Richard G. Meech Collection, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

The matrix engraved with quartered arms; the bell end composed as described in the cataloguing; a second seal or cap may be missing at the bell end, where there is a recessed short threaded section, though existing seal cap can also be screwed onto the bottom of the bell shaped container; two good maker’s marks at the bell end, another inside the base of the tubular section and a fourth beneath the ink container

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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