A GEORGE III SMALL SILVER WAITER, by Peter, Ann & William Bateman, London 1803, circular, engraved with crest to centre, the flared rim with reeded border, raised on three reeded scroll feet. 14.7cm diameter, 4.6 troy ounces8012048Marks to underside well struck. Evidence of erasure to base, area approx. 8cm by 1cm. Stands upright, does not rock. Minor bruising, light surface marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age and use

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