English Sterling Entree Dishes 1816 KNIGHT'S HELMET

Description

ENGLISH STERLING ENTREE DISHES (2)                       1816 CUSTOM ORDER KNIGHT FINIAL
This is a beautifully executed
matching pair of
custom order
1816
British sterling oval entree dishes.
From the London shop of
William Stroud,
first listed 1788.
The set features an
elegantly cast Knight finial,
custom ordered
for a favorite client
of the shop.
Hallmarked as shown, cover base and finial
all matching.
And, matching three, or two "dots" to cover and base,
indicating the
original cover for that base.
Entrees were made in sets of four, eight and so on,
and over the decades covers and bases mismatched
resulting in their being ill fit.
This custom order 1816 British sterling Knight's helmet entree dishes
is 12 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 and set weighs 112 standard ounces.
In very fine condition.
The entree appears little used.
None of the usual harsh knife marks to interior of base.
Retains original detail.
Rich sterling patina.
Original, custom order finials
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.