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Pair of Entrée Dishes by Henry Nutting & Robert Hennell II
- 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 dog serves as the finial, representing loyalty
- These entrée dishes would have been placed prominently at the center of the table
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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 two created exceptional silver together. These dishes by the silversmiths are adorned with a majestic crowned crest representing the Gifford family, likely Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford. He was a prominent lawyer and became Solicitor General, Lord Chief Justice, Attorney General and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords. The finely decorated dog finial also represents this family.
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:
The Private Collection of the Gifford family, England
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
| 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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