George IV Silver Dessert Forks, London 1822
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A set of six George IV silver dessert forks, maker's mark of Richard Pearce or possibly Richard Pouldon, London 1822, in Queen's/Hourglass pattern, engraved with crests to reverse of handle, combined weight 398g
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- George Iv - George IV (1762 ? 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from 1820, until his own death in 1830. From 1811 until his accession in 1820, he served as Prince Regent during his father's final mental illness.
In English furniture design, his reign from 1811 to 1830 is known as the Regency period. - 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.
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