George I of Greece: A Set of Six Victorian Silver Second Course dishes, R. and S. Garrard, London, 1863

shaped circular, the molded floral guilloche rim with alternating leaves and shellwork with flowerheads at intervals, the borders engraved with a crown above Greek initials, marked on bases and stamped GARRARD'S Panton Street LONDON

some scratches from use, overall good condition, generous proportion
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These dishes come from an extensive banqueting service ordered in 1863 by the newly-proclaimed King of Greece, Prince William George of Denmark (1845-1913).  His sister Alexandra married Edward, Prince of Wales, in March of 1863, which probably helped lead to the choice of the English Royal Goldsmiths to fullfill this order.  The extensive service included flatware, tea wares, toast racks, mustard pots, and various other items necessary to establish the dignity of the new Hellenic court.