A Victorian Silver Entrée-Dish and Cover by Richard Hodd and Richard Hodd, London, 1887
oval and with beaded border and two scroll handles, the detachable cover with beaded handle, engraved with an inscription 27cm wide, 32oz 17dwt, 1,022gr The inscription reads 'Presented to the Rev'd W. Bury Chairman of the Board by Guardians of the Brixworth Union on His Marriage 31st Jan'y 1888'.
Fully marked on base and cover with silver marks. The handle further part marked. There is some wear to the marks. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises overall. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. The cover is slightly ill-fitting. There is some pitting to the surface.
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oval and with beaded border and two scroll handles, the detachable cover with beaded handle, engraved with an inscription 27cm wide, 32oz 17dwt, 1,022gr The inscription reads 'Presented to the Rev'd W. Bury Chairman of the Board by Guardians of the Brixworth Union on His Marriage 31st Jan'y 1888'.
Fully marked on base and cover with silver marks. The handle further part marked. There is some wear to the marks. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises overall. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. The cover is slightly ill-fitting. There is some pitting to the surface.
