Bidspirit auction | A George III English Sterling

A George III English Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop by William Eley - An English Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop by William Eley, dating to the George III period. The utensil features a flattened, shovel-like scoop and an angled, tapering handle with a plain, elegant design. Visible hallmarks on the handle include a lion passant, a duty mark (monarch's head), a city mark (leopard's head), a date letter (likely 'q' or 'g'), and the maker's mark 'WE' for William Eley. Length: 6.5 inches Weight: 85.8 grams The item exhibits general surface wear, minor scratches, and some tarnishing, all commensurate with its age and use. No major damage or repairs are immediately visible. Burns in-house shipping is available. Pick up is Thursday, Dec. 4 from Noon to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee if you want to pick this lot up another day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. AB239