Antique Charles I Silver Sweetmeat Dish

17th century

Sold by The Silver Cabinet

Description

A wonderful survivor! A solid sterling silver dish dating from the reign of Charles I.

It is hallmarked on the side for London 1637. The sides are decorated with interlinked chevron bands upon a stippled ground. The twin handles are formed as scallop shells. The inscription in the centre dates to 1816 - remarkable to think that this was already an antique when it was gifted to EH Barker.

The silver has no tears or repairs.

Dimensions

Height: 3cm

Width (including handles): 17.5cm

Diameter of bowl: 13cm

Weight: 86g.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

17.5cm (6.89")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA930370

Dealers Internal Reference

C668

Description

A wonderful survivor! A solid sterling silver dish dating from the reign of Charles I.

It is hallmarked on the side for London 1637. The sides are decorated with interlinked chevron bands upon a stippled ground. The twin handles are formed as scallop shells.

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The inscription in the centre dates to 1816 - remarkable to think that this was already an antique when it was gifted to EH Barker.

The Silver Cabinet

fig 1. Antique Charles I Silver Sweetmeat Dish

The silver has no tears or repairs.

Dimensions

Height: 3cm

Width (including handles): 17.5cm

Diameter of bowl: 13cm

Weight: 86g.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.