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Rare Georgian Silver Apple Corer c.1779 (1 of 8)
The Fancy Fox
Flag of United KingdomSuffolk, UK
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Rare Georgian Silver Apple Corer c.1779

REF: FA1336 / LA408540
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Description
A rare late 18th century silver apple corer with reeded detailing. The handle is a a well matched period replacement with similar reeding and flared fluting down the stem. The corer is hallmarked with the king's head and lion passant and the maker's mark is rubbed but appears to be that of the short lived partnership of Richard Carter, Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp, c.1778/1779. The handle has maker's initials R.T, lion passant and date mark for 1803.
measurements
Length:
15.2 mm
It measures 15.2cm (6") long and weighs 42g / 1.3ozt.
declaration
The Fancy Fox has clarified that the Rare Georgian Silver Apple Corer c.1779 (LA408540) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1779
condition
In very good condition. As mentioned there is some rubbing to the marks inside the corer and a couple of very minor dinks to the handle.
location
This Rare Georgian Silver Apple Corer c.1779 is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom