HESTER BATEMAN. An extremely fine George III Serving Slice made in London in 1788 by Hester Bateman.
HESTER BATEMAN. An extremely fine George III Serving Slice made in London in 1788 by Hester Bateman.
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This very beautiful example has a navette shaped blade which is engraved with an outer prick dot and bright cut band, surrounding a pierced and engraved panel of floral and foliate scroll work, all surrounding a flower head in an oval frame. The blade is also engraved with a contemporary Crest and the handle is decorated with beading. The Slice is in excellent condition and is very well marked on the reverse. This would be a beautiful example to use on the table.
Length: 11.75 inches, 29,38cm
Width, at the widest point of the blade: 3.25 inches, 8.13cm.
1788
London
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