A Pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine CoastersSOLD
This pair of pierced Old Sheffield Plate coasters were made c1780 and are of neo-classical style while the bases are ebony.
The condition is excellent, no damage or repair, with a slight amount of copper showing.
They measure 12cm in length, 4 cm tall and 12.5cm in width
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