A George II West Country silver caster

A George II West Country silver caster,

by Samuel Blachford of Plymouth, Exeter 1728,

inverted baluster form, pull-off pierced cover, on a circular foot, later initialled to underside of the base, height 11cm, plus another 18th century Exeter silver caster of similar form, with traces of gilding, maker's mark only, partially rubbed ?S, possibly Pentecost Symons, of Plymouth, height 10cm, approx. total weight 5.4oz. (2)

For maker's mark and details of the maker see: Kent, T., West Country Silver Spoons and Their Makers, 1550-1750, J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd.,1992, page 71, M.19.