A pair of Victorian silver-gilt dessert stands, Stephen Smith, London, 1867-70

Cellini pattern, raised on three bulls' head supports between laurel leaf swags, hoof feet, tri-form support engraved in the centre with the badge of the 94th Foot, one base stamped 'STEPHEN SMITH LATE SMITH AND NICHOLSON / 35 KING S^{T COVENT GARDEN'}

Engraving rather worn.
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