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- These Georgian entrée dishes are the work of esteemed silversmiths Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell
- The Hennell family, a dynasty of silversmiths, practiced their craft for nearly two centuries
- A finely detailed terrier serves as the finial, representing loyalty
- These entrée dishes would have been placed prominently at the center of the table
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Description
Entrée Dishes, Set of 2
Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell II
Hallmarked London, 1809
This distinguished pair of Georgian entrée dishes is the work of esteemed silversmiths Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell II. The Hennell family, a well-known 'dynasty' of silversmiths, practiced their craft for nearly two centuries, creating works of lasting significance. On June 17th, 1808 Henry Nutting, the former apprentice of Charles Wright, registered a mark with Robert Hennell II and the. . .
Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell II
Hallmarked London, 1809
This distinguished pair of Georgian entrée dishes is the work of esteemed silversmiths Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell II. The Hennell family, a well-known 'dynasty' of silversmiths, practiced their craft for nearly two centuries, creating works of lasting significance. On June 17th, 1808 Henry Nutting, the former apprentice of Charles Wright, registered a mark with Robert Hennell II and the. . .
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Entrée Dishes, Set of 2
Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell II
Hallmarked London, 1809
This distinguished pair of Georgian entrée dishes is the work of esteemed silversmiths Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell II. The Hennell family, a well-known 'dynasty' of silversmiths, practiced their craft for nearly two centuries, creating works of lasting significance. On June 17th, 1808 Henry Nutting, the former apprentice of Charles Wright, registered a mark with Robert Hennell II and the two created exceptional silver together. These dishes by the silversmiths are adorned with a majestic crowned lion coat of arms, symbolizing strength, nobility and royalty, suggesting these dishes once graced the table of a noble household. Atop each lid, a finely detailed terrier serves as the finial, representing loyalty and steadfastness.
In Georgian Britain, fine dining followed the French style, or à la française, where all items of a course were presented on the table simultaneously. The table was meticulously arranged to ensure symmetry, with matching dish shapes that enhanced the overall aesthetic. These entrée dishes would have been placed prominently among the meat dishes at the center of the table, contributing to a grand and opulent tablescape. The absence of decorative centerpieces meant that the food and the dishes themselves served as the primary visual feast, reflecting the era's emphasis on both form and function in dining. Additionally, these matching entrée dishes were a part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
Each: 8 1/8" high x 13 1/8" wide x 8 3/4" deep
Provenance:
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell II
Hallmarked London, 1809
This distinguished pair of Georgian entrée dishes is the work of esteemed silversmiths Henry Nutting and Robert Hennell II. The Hennell family, a well-known 'dynasty' of silversmiths, practiced their craft for nearly two centuries, creating works of lasting significance. On June 17th, 1808 Henry Nutting, the former apprentice of Charles Wright, registered a mark with Robert Hennell II and the two created exceptional silver together. These dishes by the silversmiths are adorned with a majestic crowned lion coat of arms, symbolizing strength, nobility and royalty, suggesting these dishes once graced the table of a noble household. Atop each lid, a finely detailed terrier serves as the finial, representing loyalty and steadfastness.
In Georgian Britain, fine dining followed the French style, or à la française, where all items of a course were presented on the table simultaneously. The table was meticulously arranged to ensure symmetry, with matching dish shapes that enhanced the overall aesthetic. These entrée dishes would have been placed prominently among the meat dishes at the center of the table, contributing to a grand and opulent tablescape. The absence of decorative centerpieces meant that the food and the dishes themselves served as the primary visual feast, reflecting the era's emphasis on both form and function in dining. Additionally, these matching entrée dishes were a part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
Each: 8 1/8" high x 13 1/8" wide x 8 3/4" deep
Provenance:
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
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Specifications
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Tureens/Covered Dishes |
| Style: | Georgian |
| Depth: | 8.75 in. (22.23 cm) |
| Width: | 13.13 in. (33.34 cm) |
| Height: | 8.13 in. (20.64 cm) |
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