A George III sterling silver and Old Sheffield Plate entree dish and cover
£3,750.00
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: circa 1819
ORIGIN: London, England
MAKER: Benjamin Smith
WEIGHT: 51.54 troy ounces (56.55 ounces or 1,603.10 grams)
STOCK CODE: MDWOA
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Item Description
A matched silver and Old Sheffield Plate rectangular entree dish and cover with gadroon edging; the silver cover made by Benjamin Smith, London 1819 (marks rubbed) with contemporary presentation inscription within armorial above motto: COELUM NON ANIMUM, with matched Old Sheffield plate dish and handle
Overall length: 325mm / 12 3/4 inches
Overall width: 245mm / 9 5/8 inches
Overall height approx: 125mm / 5 inches
History
Engraved: "Presented by Lieut Col.the Rt. Hon Earl of Waldegrave to his brother officers of the 54th Regt. As a mark of his esteem & respect 1st Jany 1819"
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Heraldic Silver Ltd
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£3,750.00