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Antique English Sterling Silver Dish Cross London 1771
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Antique English Sterling Silver Dish Cross London 1771
BF363

A classic Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Dish Cross with a gadroon trimmed center spirit burner that functioned as a plate warmer. Each of its four arms is decorated with decorative scroll foot and a raised figural scroll appendage to secure a plate and hold it aloft over the burner. The four arms can be spread and adjusted to hold either a round or oblong dish. The dish cross was created in Ireland and was very much a utilitarian piece of silver by the mid 18th century. Due to its intrinsic f... Click for details

$3,250
George Ii Antique Silver Salver, John Tuite London 1738
George Ii Antique Silver Salver, John Tuite London 1738
BE748

This small English 18th century salver is a beautiful example of the art of the English silversmith in the George II period. It is of piecrust design, with an applied scroll and shell border, the center is engraved with a coat of arms. The whole is raised on 3 scroll form pad feet. This small salver was used as a calling card tray during the 18th century. A visitor would arrive at the front door and place his personal card on the tray, hand held by the butler. The butler would then take the... Click for details

$1,500











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