English Sterling Tray 1785 ROYAL SILVERSMITHS

Description

ENGLISH STERLING TRAY        1785 SMITH & SHARP
A very fine
1785
British sterling silver
bright cut engraved
with
ribbon and bow strung oval medallion
card tray.
From the important London partnership
Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp.
Opened their doors
1763.
Supplied the major London retailers and by
1784
supplied the
Royal Silversmiths
Jeffery, Jones and Gilbert.
The Smith & Sharp mark is sought after by collectors.
Unusual to have never been
monogrammed.
Hallmarked as shown.
This 235 year old British sterling card tray 6 inches
and weighs 6 1/2 standard ounces.
In very fine condition.
Retains much original detail.
Rich sterling patina.
Minimal surface wear even after 235 years.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.