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Pair of Georgian Silver Pedestal Dishes - Gilt Interior
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Pair of Georgian Silver Pedestal Dishes - Gilt Interior

18th century
Description

A great pair of Georgian silver pedestal dishes with a super gilt interior. Sweetmeat dishes, salts?

Both marked London 1798 makers mark Stephen Adams. The gilding is in very good condition. Please see photographs for overall condition.

H 6.5 cm

Diameter 8 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated these Georgian Silver Pedestal Dishes to the 18th Century.

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Description
A great pair of Georgian silver pedestal dishes with a super gilt interior. Sweetmeat dishes, salts?

Both marked London 1798 makers mark Stephen Adams. The gilding is in very good condition. Please see photographs for overall condition.

H 6.5 cm

Diameter 8 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated these Georgian Silver Pedestal Dishes to the 18th Century.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A pair of polished silver pedestal dishes featuring stepped circular bases and interior gold-gilded bowls.
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Archive I A pair of polished silver pedestal dishes featuring stepped circular bases and interior gold-gilded bowls.

Pair of Georgian silver pedestal dishes - gilt interior

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A pair of polished silver pedestal dishes featuring stepped circular bases and interior gold-gilded bowls.
Pair of Georgian silver pedestal dishes - gilt interior
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A pair of polished silver pedestal dishes featuring stepped circular bases and interior gold-gilded bowls.
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During the Georgian era, pedestal dishes and tazzas were created as functional dining accoutrements used to serve sweetmeats, nuts, or condiments. Their raised bases elevated the items above the table surface, contributing to formal dining etiquette and symmetrical table arrangements.

These vessels were typically wrought from sterling silver, comprising 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Gilding, or vermeil, was applied to the interior surfaces using fire-gilding processes to prevent acidic foods from reacting with the metal.

Authentic Georgian pieces feature official hallmark stampings, including the sovereigns profile, town mark, makers mark, standard mark, and date letter. Additionally, genuine eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century silver often displays subtle construction marks, hand-hammering ripples, and period-appropriate wear on the base.

Silver pedestal dishes function effectively as decorative accent pieces on sideboards, mantelpieces, or entry consoles. They can be displayed empty to highlight the reflective gilt interior or used to hold small items such as keys or decorative accessories.

Exterior silver surfaces should be gently buffed with a soft cloth and specialist silver polish to remove tarnish. Gilt interiors require extra caution and should only be washed with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, as abrasive polishes can strip the thin gold layer.
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