TWO EARLY GEORGE III SILVER CASTERS the first by Robert Peaston, London 1763, the second by Samuel Wood, London 1764, each of baluster form with pierced and engraved covers. (2) Tallest 13.5cm high, 7.4 troy ounces gross The marks on the undersides are clear. The covers are original. No personalised engraving. There is some minor age-related surface wear but generally in good condition commensurate with age.

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