Of oval form, the scalloped rim applied with classical medallions, with two loop handles above a foliate decorated band, raised on four swan-form feet, engraved with the Royal arms of King William IV and Queen Adelaide of Great Britain. Inscribed undersides Biennais Orfevre de ses Majestes Imperiales et Royales et de S.M. Le Roi de Hollande a Paris au Singe Violet, No. 283; one engraved underside 8 M, 7 3/4 Loth No. 5 1er titre and the other 7 M 5 7/8 Loth No. 6 1er titre. Length over handles 14 1/2 inches (37 cm), total approximately 119 ounces.

A set of plates engraved with the same arms sold Sotheby's New York, April 6, 1989, lot 31. It was noted then that the service may have been purchased by the King himself or possibly given as a gift from Queen Adelaide's family, the Dukes of Saxe-Meiningen.

Generally good condition overall; light rubbing to gilding; each later engraved with heraldic arms; good detail to decoration; clearly marked and inscribed undersides

Generally good condition overall; light rubbing to gilding; each later engraved with heraldic arms; good detail to decoration; clearly marked and inscribed undersides

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