Caption

Oval platter by Benjamin & James Smith fl. 1809–1812, goldsmiths; Georgian/George III style, oval vessel with smooth mirror and multi-leaf ribbed collar edged with a godron band with four shells on axes, enclosed within acanthus leaves; godron ornaments, shells, acanthus ornament. Engraved coats of arms on collar; underside of collar engraved monogram GvR, dated 1811/1812. Materials: goldsmith's work. Dimensions: height 3.5 cm; width 58.5 cm; depth 45.4 cm; weight 3550 g. Places: Great Britain, England, London., A large oval metal tray with an ornate scalloped rim and decorative handles rests against a pale background; the tray has a reflective silvery surface with visible fine scratches and wear, and the rim features detailed embossed patterns and flowing curves in shades of silver and gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_042

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64.4Mb (2.0Mb) / 20.0in x 12.5in / 6000 x 3750 (300dpi)

Keywords

Oval platter Benjamin & James Smith fl 1809–1812 goldsmiths Georgian George III style oval vessel smooth mirror multi-leaf ribbed collar edged godron band four shells axes enclosed within acanthus leaves godron ornaments shells acanthus ornament Engraved coats arms collar underside engraved monogram GvR dated 1811 1812 Materials goldsmith's work Dimensions height 3.5 cm width 58.5 cm depth 45.4 cm weight 3550 g Places Great Britain England London large oval metal tray ornate scalloped rim decorative handles rests pale background tray reflective silvery surface visible fine scratches wear rim features detailed embossed patterns flowing curves shades silver gray.