M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
GEORGE III SILVER PIERCED SERVER Charles Aldridge & Henry Green London, 1773
Of the very desirable triangular pierced and bright cut form, the blade pierced with foliate scrolls and circles with finely gadrooned edge, floriform attachment to a double C-scroll shaft; original turned wood handle with finely engraved collar at ferrule
Condition: Excellent; without breaks or repairs to the piercing; crisp marks; minor slight bend to one corner of the blade (visible in images); the wooden handle with two small chips to the collar at ferrule
The second half of the 18th century saw the introduction of a trowel-form pierced server, used at the time for both fish and pudding. The workmanship on the early examples is rather extraordinary - with intricate foliate-cut designs to the triangular blade, further embellished with bright cutting. They are now used for serving a great variety of foods - most particularly pastries. These triangular forms are the most sought after of the fish serving pieces.
5.5 oz
12.5" Long
SOLD
#5844
Also See :
George III Pierced Silver Server / Slice Richard Mills, 1770, the blade centering three crested Jaybirds
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