Massive George IV Silver Meat Platter Wine Rectangular with cut corners and

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Massive George IV Silver Meat Platter Wine Rectangular with cut corners andA 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