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GEORGE III SILVER SERVING DISH/CARD SALVER | Sterling Silver519 of 959 |  |  |
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George III silver serving dish or card salver – rather small; 10 inches X 4.5 inches.
Fully hallmarked London 1797.Maker`s mark of Timothy Renou (registered Feb 1792).
Any idea of the use of this silver item is very appreciated.
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Sterling Silver PlatesThroughout most of the 18th and 19th centuries, plates were among the least…
A bread tray? It might also be the under-plate for a sauce/gravy boat?
Beautiful!
Sir, thank you very much for your kind comment about the magnificent silver spider opera purse you had listed! I opened my email this morning, and tried to post my thank you directly to that item, but it had disappeared, so I couldn't thank you there. miKKo
Yes,my dear friend, I think it was under-plate for a gravy boat or e.g.candle snuffers, although they followed the shape most of the time.Anyway,something is missing here.Still,I like the craftsmanship and London hallmarks.