English Regency Classical Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish 1812

George III sterling silver covered serving dish. Made by Benjamin Smith in London in 1812. Round with tapering sides and cast gadrooned rim with leaf-capped scallop shells and strapwork cartouches. Cover domed with gadrooned shoulder and cast leaf-wrapped ring finial mounted in rope rondel. Armorial engraved on color and bowl side interior. Restrained but sumptuous Regency Classicism. Fully marked. Very good condition. Overall dimensions: H 7 3/4 x W 12 x D 11 in. Heavy weight: 66.6 troy ounces. #CE255

Estimate:$8,500

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