MILITARY INTEREST: A George III silver Old English pattern p...

Estimate

£800 - £1,200

MILITARY INTEREST: A George III silver Old English pattern part canteen of cutlery, comprising; thirteen forks and thirteen spoons, each with with engraved inscription to handle 'Shropshire Militia' within a wreath, each fork approx. 20.4cm long, each spoon approx. 20.9cm long, thirteen forks and eight spoons marked for William Eley & William Fearn, London 1805, two spoons marked for London 1790 (maker's marks worn), and three by assorted London maker's dated between 1784 - 1793, gross weight of group 56.87ozt (26)