Twenty-four George III circular silver dinner plates, Wakelin & Taylor, London, 1781beaded borders, engraved with two crests, the undersides numbered and engraved with scratch-weights and initials E.C.G and inventory number 8/72,24cm., 9 ¼in. diameter10,749gr., 345oz.品相: Clear hallmarks. Some scratches to the bases. Two plates with sharp dings. One with a light crease."In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby`s is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."来源3: The crests are those of Guinness and Grattan for the Rev. William Smythe Grattan-Guinness (12 June 1795 – 21 May 1864), Rector of Rathdrum, County Wicklow, Ireland. He was was born in Dublin, the son of Arthur Guinness and his wife Anne (née Lee). His name was changed by royal licence on 28 February 1856 to William Smythe Grattan-Guinness; and again by royal licence on 10 March 1857 to William Smythe Lee-Grattan-Guinness.Died‘Guinness – May 21 [1864], at his residence, Beaumont, county of Dublin, the Rev. W.S. Grattan Guinness, aged 69.’ (The Warder, Dublin, Saturday, 28 May 1864, p. 10f)