Description and Details
We are delighted to offer this gorgeous and unusual Victorian solid silver dish with the marks of George Fox, London 1864.
Upon first glance, the dish presents itself with splendour even to the untrained eye with an indulging fully silver-gilt surface (gold on top of solid silver).
To the seasoned collector, perhaps it is the unusual and unique form of the dish and its decorations that are most appealing. The dish has a raised border and a six-petal flower design with each edge being intricately decorated with a beaded border. In addition to its wonderful gilt tone, the edges are finely engraved with various foliate and scrolled motifs that provide excellent contrast and accent to the overall design.
As mentioned above, the entire surface is gilt - this not only serves a luxurious aesthetic purpose but protects the silver underneath from oxidising/tarnishing with contents that may be held within. Due to its compact and practical size, this dish could be practically used in the modern day with many contemporary ideas: it may be an ideal jewellery tray for your bedside or why not serve desserts, fruits or confectionary in opulence with your morning coffee, or perhaps for cigar aficionados, this serves as an inimitable & stylish ashtray.
A full set of clear & crisp English hallmarks are present on the reverse side of the dish.
*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the dish only.
Size
- Size (cm) W:17.5cm at widest point. H:1.3 cm
- Size (inches) W:6.88 H:0.51
- Weight: 167grams (5.36 Troy oz)
Condition
Excellent Condition - The dish is in great antique condition, with no damage or issues. Please note some very minor surface wear is present on the plain surfaces as expected with age.
We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.
Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.
Free Shipping
We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.
*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*
- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -