A George II sterling silver cream boat, London 1734 maker mark partially obscured but certainly for David Willaume II (reg. 2^nd April 1728)

Of bellied form raised on three pad feet with shaped scroll junctions, a shaped rim leading to a bifurcated C scroll handle. The rim interior with an engraved border of lattice work panels interspaced with foliate scrolls. The underside of lip engraved with a coat of arms within a lozenge within a baroque scroll cartouche. The underside engraved “The gift of E.M£” in cursive script. Fully marked underneath.

Length – 12.2 cm / 4.75 inches

Weight – 137 grams / 4.4 ozt