A matched pair of George III oval entree dishes and covers, by John Edwards, London 1802, and by William Bennett, London 1809, the moulded loop handles issuing from leaves fixed to the domed covers with gadrooned rims, the bases with gadrooned rims, engraved with armorials and crests, 32.5cm (123/4in) long, 2618g (84.2 oz) The arms belong to Thomas WARRE (1752-1824) of Westcliffe House, Kent, fifth son of William WARRE (1706-1779) and Elizabeth WHITEHEAD. The WARRE family are an ancient family of Chipley, Somerset who developed great riches as merchants, in particular in the trade of port from Portugal. Condition Report: The arms belong to Thomas WARRE (1752-1824) of Westcliffe House, Kent, fifth son of William WARRE (1706-1779) and Elizabeth WHITEHEAD. The WARRE family are an ancient family of Chipley, Somerset who developed great riches as merchants in particular in the trade of port from Portugal. Thomas WARRE was born in Porto, Portugal and died at Westcliffe House, Kent having in 1805 and subsequently been resident at 3 Stafford Place before purchasing Westcliffe House in 1817, London (the date of assay was 1802/9). He remained a bachelor throughout his life, however notably his will records that amongst his benefactors were three natural children: Ann Catherine PAULSON, George Robert PAULSON and John Thomas PAULSON who inherited many of his goods and chattels, which we would expect to include this item of silverware. Notably their mother is not listed. His father William WARRE was born in India and had links to the East India Company, as was the case with many of the family. He established the company Messrs Warre & Sons whose primary trade was in port, the company still exists today. William was born in Madras, India and died in Porto. Condition Report Disclaimer