This set of antique silver plates are in very good condition. Each bears a matching hand engraved crest and armorial, excellent quality and still crisp. Each has a full set of clear and matching English silver hallmarks. The knife marks have not been polished out and there are no depressions in the centre from erasures. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

Maker: John Carter II

John Carter, London silversmith, no record of apprenticeship or freedom. 1st mark entered 1776 although records show that he was already supplying candlesticks to Parker & Wakelin by 1769. 2nd mark entered 1776 , the same day as the mark of Richard Carter and Robert Makepiece was entered at the same address. Although recorded as both goldsmith and manufacturer of large plate Carters main specialisation was on candlesticks and salvers.

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