Robert Abercomby, Londen - Tray - Silver

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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Heavy silver cabaret tray by Robert Abercomby of London, dating to around 1741 with London city mark and RA master mark, 36 cm in diameter and 4 cm high, weighing 1148 g, decorated with scroll and floral motifs and a three-shield family coat of arms, in good condition with minor signs of age and small spots.

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Heavy silver cabaret, made by Robert Abercomby of London. He was active from 1731 to 1745.

Robert Abercomby specialized in making large silverware, mainly trays and cabarets.

The cabaret (tray on legs) is finely decorated with scroll and floral motifs. (Georgian style)

It bears the 1st quality mark, London city mark, the maker's mark RA and the date letter f for 1741.

In the center of the cabaret is engraved a family crest with three shields.

The cabaret is robustly and heavily made and in excellent condition.

Weight: 1148 grams. Diameter: 36 cm.

Heavy silver cabaret, made by Robert Abercomby of London. He was active from 1731 to 1745.

Robert Abercomby specialized in making large silverware, mainly trays and cabarets.

The cabaret (tray on legs) is finely decorated with scroll and floral motifs. (Georgian style)

It bears the 1st quality mark, London city mark, the maker's mark RA and the date letter f for 1741.

In the center of the cabaret is engraved a family crest with three shields.

The cabaret is robustly and heavily made and in excellent condition.

Weight: 1148 grams. Diameter: 36 cm.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
1148 g
Material
Silver
Designer/artist/maker
Robert Abercomby, Londen
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
36 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
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