Very rare and fabulous silver centrepiece (1897 England)


Title Very rare and fabulous silver centrepiece
Country of Origin England
Dated 1897
Classification MARTIN, HALL & CO (RICHARD MARTIN & EBENEZER HALL), SHEFFIELD (1863-1930)
Material Silver
Signed/Inscribed/Dated Sheffield 1897
Condition Very good
Width 32.00cm (12.60 inches)
Height 36.00cm (14.17 inches)
Depth 17.00cm (6.69 inches)
Status SOLD


Description / Expertise

This very rare centrepiece modelled as a child's swinging cradle is truly remarkable. It is made by the famous silversmiths Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall and is hallmarked for Sheffield 1897. It is entirely hand-made: hand-chased, hand-engraved and cast. This piece was made for an important family and has a beautiful armorial (see photo).