A George I silver miniature fire grate

A George I silver miniature fire grate, by David Clayton, London circa 1720, rounded rectangular form with baluster bars, and a hinged front, with an arched rectangular fire back embossed with flowers and scroll decoration, height 9cm, approx. weight 1.7oz. Purchased from Shredds, 4 June 1981. For very simialr examples see: For a similar example see, Victor Houart, L'Argenterie miniature, Office du Livre, 1981, page 184, plate 227. Christie's, King Street, An Important Collection of Silver Toys and Miniatures, October 11, 1972, lot 52.