A George IV sterling silver meat platter and an associated sterling silver mazarin

the oval meat platter of maker's mark William Eaton, London, circa 1824, with a gadrooned border; together with an oval mazarin of maker's mark William Burwash & Richard Sibley, London, circa 1811, with a foliate pierced design and a central engraved coat of arms and Latin motto 'VINCERE AUT MORI'
4,265 gms total weight of silver, tray 51 cm wide, mazarin 48 cm wide

Provenance

Christie's Australia, Melbourne, 16 April 1991 (meat platter)
Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, Sotheby's Australia, Melbourne, 24 May 1993, lot 57, (mazarin)

Condition Report

Some separation between the side edges of the marzarin and the body of the meat platter when placed together. Slight bending places to the rim of the mazarin; surface wear consistent with age and use over time; engraved crest and hallmarks clear. Wear to the surface of the meat platter, consistent with age and use over time. Areas of tarnishing and two solder repairs to the underside. Hallmarks clear.

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