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Set of Three Victorian Silver Trays by Benjamin Smith
- This set of three Victorian silver trays by Benjamin Smith feature a refined design
- The trays feature scrolling rims adorned with elegant acorn and leaf motifs
- Each are crafted in graduating sizes and showcase Smith's mastery
- The Smith family made significant contributions to English silversmithing
- Get complete item description here
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Benjamin Smith III
Hallmarked London, 1845
This set of three Victorian silver trays by Benjamin Smith features a refined design with scrolling rims adorned with elegant acorn and leaf motifs. The trays, crafted in graduating sizes, showcase Smith's mastery in blending functionality with artistic detail, making them a timeless example of exceptional Victorian silverwork.
Benjamin Smith III was a prominent English silversmith and the son of Benjamin Smith. . .
Benjamin Smith III
Hallmarked London, 1845
This set of three Victorian silver trays by Benjamin Smith features a refined design with scrolling rims adorned with elegant acorn and leaf motifs. The trays, crafted in graduating sizes, showcase Smith's mastery in blending functionality with artistic detail, making them a timeless example of exceptional Victorian silverwork.
Benjamin Smith III was a prominent English silversmith and the son of Benjamin Smith II. Apprenticed to his father on July 6, 1808, Smith III became a freeman of the trade on January 3, 1821. His initial work, which was marked in partnership with his father in 1816, was followed by his independent work in 1818. He moved his operations to 12 Duke Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, reflecting his growing prominence in the silver industry.
The Smith family, including both Benjamin Smith II and Benjamin Smith III, made significant contributions to English silversmithing during the Georgian and Victorian eras. Benjamin Smith II, the elder, was renowned for his collaboration with notable figures such as Paul Storr and for his work on prestigious commissions, including the Trafalgar Vases. Following his father's death in 1823, Smith III continued the family legacy, utilizing new technologies like Electrotype. Both generations were instrumental in producing high-quality silver items, further solidifying the Smith family's esteemed reputation in the world of fine silverware. Additionally, these trays were a part of the iconic Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
Large tray: 1 3/8" high x 20 1/4" wide x 14 7/8" deep
Medium tray: 1 3/8" high x 18" wide x 13 3/8" deep
Small tray: 1 3/8" high x 16 1/4" wide x 11" deep
Provenance:
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
| Maker: | Smith, Benjamin |
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Trays/Salvers |
| Style: | Victorian |
| Depth: | 14.88 in. (37.78 cm) |
| Width: | 20.25 in. (51.44 cm) |
| Height: | 1.38 in. (3.49 cm) |
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