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A Fine Pair of 18th Century George III Silver Engraved Open Fret Wine Coasters
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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A Fine Pair of 18th Century George III Silver Engraved Open Fret Wine Coasters

18th century
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A fine pair of 18th century George III silver engraved open fret wine coasters, dated 1786, London.

By John Hutson.

Each with a central engraved roundel incorporating a well depicted eagle to the open fret engraved foliate frieze, bordered to the top and base with a fine beaded decoration.

The original baize inset moulded mahogany bases are each ringed and grooved and of good colour and patination.

Height: 3.5 cm (1.38 in)Diameter: 12.5 cm (4.93 in)

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3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated these George III Silver Wine Coasters to the 18th Century.

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A fine pair of 18th century George III silver engraved open fret wine coasters, dated 1786, London.

By John Hutson.

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Each with a central engraved roundel incorporating a well depicted eagle to the open fret engraved foliate frieze, bordered to the top and base with a fine beaded decoration.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

The original baize inset moulded mahogany bases are each ringed and grooved and of good colour and patination.

Height: 3.5 cm (1.38 in)Diameter: 12.5 cm (4.93 in)

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated these George III Silver Wine Coasters to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015893
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries

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A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases.
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Archive I A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases.

A Fine Pair of 18th Century George III Silver Engraved Open Fret Wine Coasters

Archive II A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases. View II
Archive III A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases. View VIII
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Archive X A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases. View X
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07787 536199
Location
Buscot Manor
Buscot
Oxfordshire
SN7 8DA
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/alexandergeorge
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases.
A Fine Pair of 18th Century George III Silver Engraved Open Fret Wine Coasters
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A pair of circular 18th-century silver wine coasters featuring open fretwork sides, beaded borders, central oval medallions, and turned mahogany bases.
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George III silver wine coasters are dining accessories produced during the reign of King George III (17601820) designed to hold wine bottles or decanters. They feature raised silver borders, often decorated with pierced or engraved fretwork, and turned wooden bases to prevent decanters from scratching polished dining tables.

These items were predominantly constructed with sterling silver rims and sides attached to turned wooden bases, typically made from dark mahogany or rosewood. Some examples incorporate green baize or felt applied to the underside of the wood to facilitate smooth sliding across wood surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature British hallmarks struck on the silver rim or side, indicating the maker, purity, assay office, and date letter. The pierced lattice or fretwork was cut by hand, and the turned wooden base typically exhibits signs of historical wear, patination, and original mounting techniques.

Wine coasters can be placed on a dining table, sideboard top, or bar cart to house wine bottles or spirits. They can also serve as decorative tabletop catchalls for small items, bridging classical silver craftsmanship with contemporary entertaining spaces.

Silver sections should be polished gently with a soft cloth and dedicated silver polish, avoiding abrasive materials. Water should never be submersed over the turned wooden base, as moisture can warp the timber and compromise the joinery between the metal and wood.
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