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George II Provincial silver Waiter - John Kirkup, Newcastle
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Reference: S1182
Period: George II
Year: 1756
Silversmith: John Kirkup
Place: Newcastle
Price: $ 520.00 Weight: 220 grams Dimensions: 15 cm diameter Condition: Excellent.
Description: Early provincial waiter of good gauge and in outstanding condition. The waiter has a shell and scroll rim, lion paw feet and an interesting Stag crest. The hallmarks are exceptionally clear, even the castle windows are clear in the town mark! The base is also scratch engraved with the weight, being 7.2 oz pnt. John Kirkup assumed control of the family business in 1753 when his father dies, he retired in 1774.
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Newcastle waiter
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Crest
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Foot detail
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Hallmark
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Hallmark detail
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Scratch weight on base
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Scale
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