In two sizes, oval with gadrooned rims with double shells flanked by acanthus at intervals, the borders engraved twice with a coat-of-arms below a marquess's coronet, marked on undersides
22¹⁄₈ in. (56.2 cm.) long, the two larger; 18⁵⁄₈ in. (47.4 cm.) long, the two smaller
377 oz. 4 dwt. (11,731 gr.)
The arms are those of Hay impaling Montagu for George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale (1787-1876), and his wife Lady Susan Montagu (1801-1870), daughter of William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester, whom he married in 1816.

George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale (1787-1876), and his wife Lady Susan Montagu (1801-1870).
Acquired by Matilda Geddings Gray (1885-1971) from Hammer Galleries, New York.
By descent to Matilda Gray Stream (1924-2023) and descendants.

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