Vintage Sterling Silver Fish Dish by Hector Miller

About the Item

Vintage sterling silver fish dish by Hector Miller Rear has engraving C.J Pilgrim, Southern Television. Maker: Hector Miller Made in London, 1979 Fully hallmarked. Dimensions - 14.5 x 9.8 x 3.3 cm Weight: 150 grams Southern Television was the ITV broadcasting licence holder for the south and south-east of England from 30 August 1958 to 31 December 1981. The company was launched as Southern Television Limited and the title Southern Television was consistently used on-air throughout its life. Hector Miller: Joined the Clerkenwell workshop of Stuart Devlin where he was a designer/manager for 3 years - notable commissions, he designed at this time and made in the Devlin workshop were a dinner service for the Shah of Iran (1974), a gold cup for the EEC and the York Minister goblet, the first of a long series of commemorative projects for English Cathedrals. He was also responsible for the manufacture of the cruet designed and engraved by Malcolm Appleby for The Silver Trust. Set up his own company in 1974. Made a Liveryman of the Goldsmith's Company in 1986 and held exhibitions there from 1968. In 1993 was commissioned by the Hall to produce 3 cruets for the top table at Court luncheons in the Hall and 2 salvers for Downing Street. He became a member of the Company's Modern Collection Committee and was elected a member of the Court of Assistants in 2000 in recognition of his service to the craft. He also produced a Freedom Pen Stand for the Hall that was the first piece of silver to be struck with the Millennium hallmark at the London Assay Office. Condition: The item is pre - owned, has age related wear and tear, good overall condition.

Creator:
Hector Miller (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.3 in (3.3 cm)Width: 3.86 in (9.8 cm)Depth: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1979
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Braintree, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2962322786042