ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN GARRARD SOLID SILVER SET OF 12 DINNER PLATES c.1842
19th Century Victorian Silver set of twelve dinner plates, shaped circular form with slanted gadrooned borders embellished by leaves and shells in relief. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1842 (G), Maker's mark crowned RG for Robert Garrard II.
Reference Number: A1597
Description
Antique 19th Century early Victorian Solid Silver set of twelve dinner plates, shaped circular form with slanted gadrooned borders embellished by leaves and shells in relief. The set is fully Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1842 (G), Maker's mark crowned RG (Robert Garrard II), important Royal silversmith (Queen Victoria appointed Robert Garrard to the position of Crown Jeweller in 1843, leading to the production of numerous pieces of silverware for the Royal Family. The plates are engraved with the same crest that also appears on the two large serving plates by Garrard now selling on my shop.
Condition
In Great Condition - Just general wear (minor dings and scratches as expected).
Size
Height (Each): 1.8cm
Width (Each): 26cm
Total Weight: 7920g