Pair of Antique George III Sterling Silver Shell Butter Dishes 1

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Hallmarks registered - August, 1798.

From Grimwade: "perhaps son of John Allen, free by patrimony 1 October 1788, described as watch case maker. Only mark entered as smallworker, 10 August 1798. Address: 35 Noble Street. Signs entry with X."

Mark often found on high quality baskets, coasters, butter dishes and wine funnels.

William Allen III

Pair of George III Antique Silver Shell Butter Dishes made in 1802

This pair of outstanding George III silver shell butter dishes are of a plain scallop shell form. These large butter shells are an exceptional pair, and, at...

This pair of outstanding George III silver shell butter dishes are of a plain scallop shell form. These large butter shells are an exceptional pair, and, at one time, must have been sent to France as they have the French import mark on the side of the handles.

Date	1802
Made By	William Allen III
Location	London
Stock Number	W169x8

Pair of George III Antique Silver Shell Butter Dishes made in 1802

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