A pair of George III silver entrée dishes and covers, James Kirkby, Waterhouse & Co, Sheffield, with handles, of rectangular form with gadrooned borders, , with engraved armorial, Sheffield, 1816, 29.7cm, 112oz. Condition Report One cove and base numbered 4 the other numbered 3 & 1. Engraved armorial very tired.No 4 base- 2 repairs and a split to the border. Dent to one corner. Wear to gadrooned decoration. Numerous nicks and surface scratches in general. Hallmarks visible but rubbed.No 4 cover- Probable old repair to one top corner. Minor nicks and surface scratches in general. Hallmarks quite rubbed.Both handles probably repaired??No 1 base- 5 dents to the underside of the rim. Wear to the gadrooned decoration. Minor nicks and surface scratches in general. Hallmarks visible but rubbed.No. 3 cover- Minor nicks and surface scratches in places. Hallmarks clear but with some rubbing.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.