GEORGE IV SET OF 6 PRIVATE DYE KINGS PATTERN STERLING SILVER TABLE FORKS BY R.GRAY & SON. GLASGOW 1837.
GEORGE IV SET OF 6 PRIVATE DYE KINGS PATTERN STERLING SILVER TABLE FORKS BY R.GRAY & SON. GLASGOW 1837.
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Crisp set of 6 GEORGE IV PRIVATE DYE KINGS PATTERN STERLING SILVER TABLE FORKS.
Maker: R.GRAY & SON. GLASGOW 1837.
The Private Dye of a rampant demi goat facing left over a closed head of armour, ready for fight, also facing left is placed in the middle of the Kings pattern design on the tip of the handle of each fork. Private Dies were made by the appointed silversmith for affluent members of society in order that they could define their family silver at a glance.
The reverse of the handle has the Kings pattern design while the date mark, the assay marks and maker's mark are clearly stamped at the base of the handle near the tines.
The tines on each fork are long and good. The forks are well balanced and the crisp and bold design adds to the decorativeness of the forks.
Length: 7 inches (17.8cm)
Weight: 11 troy ounces (342.14 grams)
Extremely good.
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