Pair of early 19th century Georgian sterling silver covered entree dishes. Identical forms and design with elegant shaped octagonal sides. Each cover has a solid ornate detachable handle and a beautifully engraved armorial coat of arms of leopards flanking a shield with a crown. Small engraved banners in Latin read “Aut Num Quam / Tentes/ Aut Perfice,” which translates “Do or do not / There is no try.” Hallmarks on covers and dishes are not identical. Additional marks (dots) indicate this was originally a set of four, and one cover in this pair is not an exact fit. It probably fit one of the other dishes in the original set.
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Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Style:George IV(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Sterling Silver
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Place of Origin:United Kingdom
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1810
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. One cover does not fit exactly on the back side. This can be modified to exactness, but sits well as is.
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Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: 1412011049498
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