Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Potato Dish Rings

Name: Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Potato Dish Rings
Brand: Daniel & John Welby
Price: 3609.9 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver potato dish rings; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver dish rings have a circular waisted form. The sterling silver body of each dish is embellished with impressive embossed and pierced scrolling foliate and floral decoration. The posterior surface of each piece is ornamented with an embossed scene depicting a man in period attire holding a staff; it can be determined this figure is a shepherd. The body of each piece features a shaped vacant cartouche, flanked with a resting sheep and structure design, all amidst the aforementioned foliate decoration. The flared upper and lower rims of each dish are encompassed with an applied moulded border. These antique dish rings are fitted with a removable clear glass liner. The dish ring, also known as a potato ring, was introduced in the late 17th century and used to support a hot food dish on a table or sideboard; not only adding to the ornamentation but also protecting the surface against heat. Condition These antique dish rings is an exceptional gauge of silver and exceptional quality for its type, and in exceptional presentation condition. The pierced and embossed decoration is all very sharp. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Victorian silverware. Dimensions Diameter of rim 17.5cm/6.9" Diameter of base 19.2cm/7.6" Height 7.5cm/3.0" Weight: 24.3 troy ounces/756g (excluding glass liner) Maker: Daniel & John Wellby Date: 1894 Origin: London, England.

Creator:

Daniel & John Welby (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 6.9 in (17.53 cm)

Style:

Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver,Sterling Silver

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

1890-1899