Lot 182
  • 182

A Regency Silver Well-and-tree platter and Sheffield-plated warming stand, Paul Storr, London, 1818

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • platter marked on base, warming stand marked on base for Mappin Bros., Sheffield

  • length over handles 26 1/2 in.
  • 67.3cm
the platter shaped-oval with gadroon rim with leaf-tips at intervals, border engraved with arms and inscribed To William E. Ward 1931-1956, well separated by pierced lattice strainer; the oval argyle warming stand with reeded rim and turned ivory handles, on bun feet

Condition

old repair to warming stand and screw-off knob with extra solder-- mising outer shell? as noted re later inscription on platter, minor scratches, overall good condition
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