A George II Irish silver strawberry dish, marks obliterated Dublin circa 1730-50

Of circular form with upturned fluted edge with scalloped rim, the centre engraved with traces of contemporaneous coat of arms (griffin) within Baroque scroll work. Traces of two marks to the outside edge, engraved underneath with scratch weight 16-8.

Diameter – 19.5 cm / 7.6 inches

Weight – 461 grams / 14.82 ozt

Collection of Anthony Aston Smith (1929-2010), bought from Sotheby’s 24 June 1965, £110