Royal Silver Gilt Wine Coasters by Scott & Smith
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An exquisite pair of Royal silver gilt wine coasters crafted by Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith I
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- Silversmiths Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith I created these excellent wine coasters for George III
- The coasters bear a magnificent pierced grapevine motif, Scott and Smith's trademark design
- The royal coat of arms of George III are beautifully engraved in the center of the coasters
- Hallmarked London, 1803
- 5 3/4"diameter x 2 3/4" high
Item Details
- Height:
2 3/4 Inches - Diameter:
5 3/4 Inches - Period:
19th Century - Origin:
England/Ireland
An important and spectacular pair of silver gilt wine coasters bearing the Royal coat of arms of George III. Crafted by esteemed silversmiths Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith I, the coasters are adorned with an elegantly pierced and chased grapevine motif, the trademark of this renowned partnership. Scott and Smith are revered for their body of work, which includes some of the finest silver of the late Georgian period. A similar set of wine coasters is pictured in The Glory of the Goldsmith, Magnificent Gold and Silver from the Al-Tajir Collection and is part of the noted Al-Tajir collection.
Hallmarked London, 1803
5 3/4"diameter x 2 3/4" high
The partnership of Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith produced some of the greatest silver works of the early 19th century. Scott and Smith jointly ran workshops located in Greenwich, England from 1802 to 1807. During their brief partnership, they were the principal suppliers of silver masterpieces to the esteemed firm of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, the jewelers and silversmiths to the royal family from 1798 to 1843. Working in the cusp of the late Georgian and early Regency periods, the works of these amazing artisans often feature elements of the classical revival style such as grapevines and rams' heads, all crafted in exquisite, sumptuous detail. One of their most renowned collaborative efforts, the Duke of York Baskets were created for Frederick Augustus (1763-1827), second son of George III, and are currently on display at the Powerhouse Museum in Australia.
Hallmarked London, 1803
5 3/4"diameter x 2 3/4" high
The partnership of Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith produced some of the greatest silver works of the early 19th century. Scott and Smith jointly ran workshops located in Greenwich, England from 1802 to 1807. During their brief partnership, they were the principal suppliers of silver masterpieces to the esteemed firm of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, the jewelers and silversmiths to the royal family from 1798 to 1843. Working in the cusp of the late Georgian and early Regency periods, the works of these amazing artisans often feature elements of the classical revival style such as grapevines and rams' heads, all crafted in exquisite, sumptuous detail. One of their most renowned collaborative efforts, the Duke of York Baskets were created for Frederick Augustus (1763-1827), second son of George III, and are currently on display at the Powerhouse Museum in Australia.
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