SUPERB 20thC ELIZABETH II SOLID SILVER PUNCH SET, GARRARD & CO c.1972
20th Century Elizabeth II silver large punch set, consisting of a serving dish, punch bowl, cups and ladle, the bowl raised on a circular fluted foot, the bowls rim and foot chased with grapevine motifs, same pattern consistent with the dish.
Hallmarked English Silver (925 ), London, year 1972 (r), Maker's G&Co Ld for Garrard & Co Ltd.
Reference Number: A6154
DESCRIPTION
Superb 20th Century Elizabeth II solid silver large punch set, consisting of a serving dish, punch bowl, cups and ladle, the bowl raised on a circular fluted foot, the bowls rim and foot chased with grapevine motifs, same pattern consistent with the dish. The set was created in a limited number of 25 to commemorate the Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh silver wedding jubilee (1947-1972), the center engraved with the Queens crowned initials, impressive Royal crest and signed 'Silver Wedding'. The set comes in its original presentation case. Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), London, year 1972 (r), Maker's G&Co Ld (Garrard & Co Ltd), Regent street, London, holders of the royal warrant.
The firm, founded by George Wickes in 1735, was based in Mayfair, London and manufactured silver and jewellery. Robert Garrard joined the firm in 1792 and ten years later he became its sole owner.
After his death in 1818 he was succeeded by his sons Robert Jr., James and Sebastian who took over the management of the workshop. The company expanded very quickly and in 1843 they were appointed Crown Jewellers by Queen Victoria. The company held the title during six consecutive reigns, until 2007, receiving a number of important commissions and producing jewellery and silverware for the Royal Family.
The company endured in the hands of the Garrard family until 1952, when it merged with the Goldsmiths’ and Silversmiths’ Company of London. Over the years the company realised a great number of dining and tea-set wares still part of the Royal Collection as well as spectacular centrepieces and presentation silver. In 1848 they produced the famous America’s Cup, a beautifully ornate sterling silver ewer in neo-Mannerist style, the oldest sport trophy realised for a yacht race in England.
In 1911, the company was responsible for the making of the crown for Queen Mary’s coronation which subsequently the firm adjusted for the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - no damage to the silver, some wear and damage to the case.
SIZE
DISH
Height: 4cm
Width: 48cm
Weight: 2535g
BOWL
Height: 21cm
Width: 30cm
Weight: 2225g
CUP
Height: 7.5cm
Width: 10 x 7cm
Weight: 135g
LADLE
Height: 37cm
Width: 9cm
Weight: 100g
