George III Silver Platter

London (1768) hallmarks, sponsor's mark for John Parker I & Edward Wakelin, oval form with shaped and gadrooned border, ornate period engraved family coat of arms to rim, scratch weight and number on underside.

17.75 x 12.5 in.

46.6 troy oz.

Estate of the Late Dorothy G. Hale & Co., Chicago, IL and by descent.

This silversmith may be considered still active under the Garrard & Asprey firm, being taken under control by Robert Garrard in 1802.

Scratching.

$700 - 900