GEORGE III SILVER ASPARAGUS SERVER,Peter and William Bateman, London, 1809. With pierced and chased blades, within wrigglework border - 6 oz.; 11 in. long. Estimate $400-600
PROVENANCE: Estate of a Watergate, Washington, DC, gentleman
Marks are crisp; maker mark partially rubbed, but legible. The tip of the bottom blade is slightly bent. The top blade is not perfectly aligned with the bottom blade - it shifts a bit to the right when in use. No splits or repairs.
