A George III wine funnel, 1811 London, with maker's marks for…
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A George III wine funnel, 1811 London, with maker's marks for probably Samuel Hennell, of typical funnel form with a rib edged cavetto to the strainer bowl and a detachable tapering lower section with a gently angled spout; hallmarked to both components. Silver weight 61gr. Height 13 cm

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  • Hallmarks - A mark stamped on articles of precious metals in Britain, since the 14th century, certifying their purity. It derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay (test the purity) and mark articles of gold and silver.

    The hallmark will consist of several marks, including the:

    - silver standard mark, indicating the purity of the metal. Sterling silver is .925 pure silver.

    - the city mark indicating the city in which it was assayed eg London, Birmingham, York etc.

    - the date mark, usually a letter of the alphabet in a particular font and case,

    - a duty mark, indicating whether duty had been paid to the crown, and only in use from 1784 to 1890

    The piece may include an additional mark, the maker's mark, although not forming part of the hallmark, will be located in the vicinity of the hallmarks.

    Sometimes silver plated items will bear faux hallmarks, often confusing those not familiar with silver markings.
  • George Iii - George III (1738 - 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820.

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