Good Set of Three George III Sterling Silver Bowls, hallmarked London, 1791-1792, by William Holmes (1732-1805; free 1765), comprising one large bowl, h. 5", l. 13-1/4", w. 8-1/2", and two smaller bowls, h. 3-3/4", l. 9-3/4", w. 5-3/4", each of tapering oval section decorated with chased flutes separated by leaf, paterae and lotus on a matte ground and centering an oval cartouche, with pierced Vitruvian scroll rim, ringed ram's masque handles and raised on four foliate toupie feet, engraved on the cartouches with the crest of Earl Grosvenor, 85.11 total t. oz. The crest here is that of Sir Richard Grosvenor (1732-1802), who was elevated to the Earldom in 1784 by George III. The title is now used as a courtesy title of the Duke of Westminster (to which Hugh Grosvenor, 3rd Marquess of Westminster and 5th Earl Grosvenor was elevated by Victoria in 1874) by his only son, Hugh Grosvenor (b. 1991), godfather to Prince George.

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- All sales are final - no refunds.
- Artwork in its original condition may be returned within 5 days of purchase against store credit only, valid for one year.
- No returns of custom framed artwork, special orders, dedicated or commissioned items.
- Framing available through gallery. Allow 4-8 weeks for custom framing.
- All rights belonging to the holder of the copyright, including the production rights, shall remain with the Artist.
- NY State sales tax will be added to all NY State orders upon purchase.

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