Caption

Oval platter by Benjamin & James Smith fl. 1809–1812, maker's mark; Georgian/George III style; silver vessel, oval, with smooth mirror and multi-leafed ribbed collar edged with 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 the collar engraved monogram GvR, dated 1811/1812; ornament: shells, godrons, acanthus leaves; dimensions: height 3 cm, width 47 cm, depth 37.5 cm; weight 2420 g; London, England, Great Britain., A large oval metal platter with an ornate raised rim featuring shell-like and rope-like decorative motifs, visible scrollwork, and embossed floral accents; the central surface is smooth with visible fine scratches and a slightly reflective finish. The colors visible are silver, gray, and hints of darker gray in the shadows and detailing.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_060

License type

Rights managed

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66.1Mb (1.8Mb) / 20.0in x 12.8in / 6000 x 3850 (300dpi)

Keywords

Oval platter Benjamin & James Smith fl 1809–1812 maker's mark Georgian George III style silver vessel oval 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 ornament shells godrons acanthus leaves dimensions height 3 cm width 47 cm depth 37.5 cm weight 2420 g London England Great Britain large oval metal platter ornate raised rim featuring shell- rope- decorative motifs visible scrollwork embossed floral accents central surface smooth visible fine scratches slightly reflective finish colors visible silver gray hints darker gray shadows detailing.