Caption

Oval Platter, Smith, Benjamin & James fl. 1809–1812 maker's role / goldsmith's firm; oval silver vessel, Georgian/George III style; smooth mirror with multi-leafed ribbed collar edged by a godron band with four shells on the axes, enclosed within acanthus leaves; engraved coats of arms on the shorter axis of the collar; underside of collar engraved monogram GvR, dated 1811/1812; England, London; height 3 cm, width 47 cm, depth 37.5 cm, weight 2420 g., A large oval metal tray with a smooth, slightly scratched central surface and a decorative scalloped rim featuring ornate shell and scroll motifs; the tray and its details appear in shades of silver and light gray against a pale off-white background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_058

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Available size

80.6Mb (2.1Mb) / 20.0in x 15.6in / 6000 x 4694 (300dpi)

Keywords

Oval Platter Smith Benjamin & James fl 1809–1812 maker's role goldsmith's firm oval silver vessel Georgian George III style smooth mirror multi-leafed ribbed collar edged godron band four shells axes enclosed within acanthus leaves engraved coats arms shorter axis collar underside engraved monogram GvR dated 1811 1812 England London height 3 cm width 47 cm depth 37.5 cm weight 2420 g large oval metal tray smooth slightly scratched central surface decorative scalloped rim featuring ornate shell scroll motifs tray details shades light gray pale off-white background.