A GERMAN ROYAL SILVER MEAT DISH AND COVER
Lot 147 FROM THE SERVICE OF FREDERICK AUGUSTUS III, ELECTOR OF SAXONY, KNOWN AS THE 'FA IN THE SHIELD' SERVICE (LOTS 146 AND 147)

A GERMAN ROYAL SILVER MEAT DISH AND COVER

MARK OF CARL DAVID SCHRÖDEL, DRESDEN, CIRCA 1780

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A GERMAN ROYAL SILVER MEAT DISH AND COVER
MARK OF CARL DAVID SCHRÖDEL, DRESDEN, CIRCA 1780
The plain shaped oval dish with moulded border, marked underneath, engraved with monogram 'FA' and numbered '21' and '7 Mr: - lt - qs: 3 d.'; the associated domed cover with bud finial, marked inside dome and engraved with monogram 'FA', numbered 4
the dish: 16 5⁄8 in. (42.2 cm.) long
116 oz. 8 dwt. (3,621 gr.)
The initials are those of Frederick Augustus III, Elector of Saxony and later Frederick Augustus I, King of Saxony (1750-1827).

Frederick Augustus I, King of Saxony (1750-1827) and by descent through the Kings of Saxony to
Frederick Augustus III, King of Saxony (1865-1932) until 1918 when the monarchy was abolished.