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Description:

A FINE PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE SILVER ICE PAILS OR WINE COOLERS.

This excellent pair of ice pails date from the last quarter of the 18th Century, this particular raised circular footed design first appearing in 1775. each having ring carrying handles to the sides and a central engraved garter armorial with the motto Tu Domine Gloria Mea (Thou, O Lord, art my Glory) Family: Leicester.

Similar examples are illustrated in Gordon Crosskey, Old Sheffield Plate, Treffrey Publishing, page 295 figs 380 & 381

Origin: English

Circa:1780

Price: £2,950

Stock Ref: A11041

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