George III Silver Meat Skewer, London 1790

A good George III silver meat skewer, traditional diamond section tapered form, the ring handle with restrained bright engraving. Clear marks for London 1790 by George Smith (III) & William Fearn. 84gm, length 12.80 in.

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Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
George Iii - George III (1738 - 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820.

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Fearn, William (London) - silver, maker or retailer 161
skewers, meat, game and poultry - silver items 78
Smith III, George and William Fearn (London) - silver, maker or retailer 175