Massive George IV Silver Meat Platter Wine Round bowl with turned baleen

Round bowl with turned baleen handle

Birks Rose Bower sterling silver carving set

7 troy oz (83g)

A fine George III silver dish cross by J

engraved with ornate acanthus and scrolls

Massive George IV Silver Meat Platter Wine Round bowl with turned baleenA massive and fine quality George IV sterling silver meat platter (or serving platter) by William Burwash, hallmarked London 1823. Shaped oval with border of gadroon, acanthus, flowers and lion masks, engraved with the marital coat of arms of Balfour and Fordyce*, and the motto "Virtus Ad Aethera Tendit" (Virtue reaches to heaven). 26" x 20" (66x 50. 8cm), 165. 9 troy oz (5160g). * These arms undoubtedly commemorate the marriage of Lieutenant General