ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN CELLINI SOLID SILVER LARGE TRAY, MAPPIN & WEBB c.1897
19th Century Victorian Cellini pattern silver large serving tray, of oval form the pierced border, featuring a frieze of masks, lions, cornucopia and fruiting vines in the classical Cellini revival taste, within a laurel rim and with realistically modelled handles cast as serpents, the centre hand engraved with spread eagles, swag and scrolling foliage.
Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1897 (k), Maker JNM (John Newton Mappin), Retailed by Mappin & Webb.
Mappin & Webb a jewellery company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Mappin & Webb traces its origins to a silver workshop founded in 1775. It now has retail stores in the UK and has held Royal Warrants to the British monarchs since 1897 till present day. The company's master craftsman Martin Swift is the current Crown Jeweller to the British monarchy.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A5289
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Victorian Cellini pattern solid silver large serving tray, of oval form the pierced border, featuring a frieze of masks, lions, cornucopia and fruiting vines in the classical Cellini revival taste, within a laurel rim and with realistically modelled handles cast as serpents, the centre hand engraved with spread eagles, swag and scrolling foliage. The pattern is called in honor of Benvenuto Cellini, the sculptor and goldsmith of the 16th Century considered by many as the greatest of all time. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1897 (k), Maker JNM (John Newton Mappin), Retailed by Mappin & Webb.
Mappin & Webb a jewellery company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Mappin & Webb traces its origins to a silver workshop founded in 1775. It now has retail stores in the UK and has held Royal Warrants to the British monarchs since 1897 till present day. The company's master craftsman Martin Swift is the current Crown Jeweller to the British monarchy.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Width: 75 x 48cm
Weight: 4500g