19th Century George III Antique Sterling Silver Oval Tray London 1793 Thomas Hannam & John Crouch II

£ 6,750.00

A very good example of a late 18th century oval reed border tray

 

Description

A very good example of a late 18th century oval reed border tray.  The base of the tray has beautiful intricate bright cut engraving outer decoration.  The centre front has a stylish cartouche in which sits a noble looking contemporary armorial ( tray and armorial commissioned by Hyett of Painswick House Gloucestershire.  Sebastian Stewart Dickinson married Frances Stephana Hyett, daughter of William Henry Hyett of Painswick House in 1856.  These maritial arms were engraved for Benjamin Hyett Esq. of Painswick House and his wife Sarah only surviving child of the Venerable and Rev Wlliam Adams Archdeacon of Llandaff) for importance.

 

Weight:  70.67 troy ounces/2198 grams

Length:  22.5 inches/57cm

Width:  14.5 inches/37cm

Condition:  Excellent throughout

Price:  £6750