George Smith II was apprenticed to John Eaton in 1753. He registered his first mark as a small-worker on 21st November 1767. His mark has been found on many different items of silverware including sauceboats, tureens and sugar tongs.
A pair of George III sterling silver two-handled covered sauce tureens by George Smith (II) & Thomas Hayter, London, 1804 Together with a Scottish George III sauce ladle, probably by James McKay, Edinburgh, 1804, total weight approximately 30.5 oz troy (3) the tureens height 6 in; length over handles 9 in.
Sold for US$ 1,375 (£ 1,077) inc. premium at Bonhams in 2016
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SAUCEBOATS MARK OF GEORGE SMITH II, LONDON, 1767 Shaped oval, with leaf-capped scroll handles, shell feet and gadroon borders, each engraved with a crest, each marked underneath 17 in. (18 cm.) long; 17 oz. 10 dwt. (548 gr.) (2)
Sold for USD 1,500 at Christies in 2011
A George Smith II George III Silver Sauce Boat, London, 1765 Marks: (date mark) (leopard’s head crowned), (lion passant), GS 3-3/4 x 5-7/8 x 2-3/4 inches (9.5 x 14.9 x 7.0 cm) 4.28 troy ounces The sauce boat inscribed E/ H.M.S. to underside. CONDITION General surface scratches commensurate with 18th century age and normal use.
Sold for $280 at Heritage Auctions in 2018
