A very fine pair of George III Butter Shells made in London in 1803 William Allen III
A very fine pair of George III Butter Shells made in London in 1803 William Allen III
£3,250
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The Shells each stand on two winkle feet and have wide scallop shell bodies with a plain carrying handle with upturned scroll at the top. One of the rays of the bowl of the shell is engraved with a contemporary Crest. William Allen III had workshops at 35, Noble Street, when these shells were made.
Width: 5.5 inches, 13.75 cm.
Length: 5.25 inches, 13.13 cm.
Weight: 14oz, the pair.
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