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Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith II (marks between 1802-07)

Entrée dish (part of The Grand Service) 1806-07

Silver gilt | 4.2 x 31.6 x 23.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50576

Entrée dish (part of The Grand Service)

Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith II (marks between 1802-07)

Entrée dish (part of The Grand Service) 1806-07

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2023

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2023

Description

A set of four oval silver-gilt entrée dishes, each with reeded rim, cast with fruiting vine and lotus leaf motifs, and interspersed with scallop shells with vine leaf surrounds; engraved twice with the Prince of Wales' feathers with Garter and coronet.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Digby Scott & Benjamin Smith II (marks between 1802-07)
(goldsmith)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Silver gilt

silver, gilt

reeded, cast, engraved (incised)

Measurements

4.2 x 31.6 x 23.8 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Metalwork
Object type(s)
containers
culinary containers
vessels for serving or eating
dishes
plates
entrée plates
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Coquillage
Genealogy and Heraldry
Heraldry
Heraldic badges
Badges (heraldic)-Prince Of Wales feathers
Prince Of Wales feathers with Garter & coronet

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