Description
Elevate your table settings with this George V sterling silver centerpiece dish, hallmarked for 1911. Crafted in a classical Neoclassical Revival style, the silver basket features openwork pierced lattice, floral garlands, and bow motifs. Raised on stylized bracket feet with beaded trim making it suitable for serving fruit, sweets, or displaying as an elegant table centerpiece.
Weight: 45 troy ounces/1399 grams
Height: 6 inches/15cm
Length: 15 inches/38cm
Width: 9.5 inches/24cm
Condition: Excellent throughout
Price: £4950
A London silversmith firm whose origins go back to 1791, when John Lias began in business as a buckle-maker.
In 1818 he took as his partner his son Henry Lias I and they were joined from 1823 to 1837 by another son, Charles. Henry Lias I and his son Henry Lias II were partners from 1850. In 1879 Henry Lias II formed a firm with James Wakely. In 1884 the firm consisted of James Wakely and Frank Wheeler, becoming Wakely & Wheeler in 1909. In 1957 the business was acquired by Padgett & Braham Ltd.
CHRONOLOGY:
John Lias, 1791-1818
John Lias & Son, 1818-1823
John Lias & Sons, 1823-1837
John Lias & Son, 1837-1848
Henry John Lias & Son, 1848-1878
Lias & Wakely, 1878-1884
Wakely & Wheeler, 1884-c. 1940
Wakely & Wheeler Ltd, since c.1940
