Curved rectangular with gadrooned rim, the centers engraved with the Royal coat-of-arms flanked by the initials GR, marked on undersides, numbered 2 and 4 and with scratch weights 18-18 and 18-1
14 in. (35.5 cm.) long
36 oz. 14 dwt. (1,141.4 gr.)

The Highly Important Americana Collection of George S. Parker II from the Caxambas; Sotheby’s, New York, 19 January 2017, lot 2193.

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It is possible that the present dishes were give to Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle (1748-1825) during his appointment in 1780 on a commission to attempt reconciliation with the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War. As the commission ended up failing in their task, the dishes would have been given back to the Royal inventory upon his return.