GARRARD, Robert II (1835-6) London

ENGLISH STERLING PLATTER,

Robert Garrard II, 1835-6 (Wm IV period)

Length 16-1/2"

56 troy ounces

fine original condition; the fine quality and detail typical of the maker and firm during their finest period

Arms : SHIP'S WHEEL against SIX PLUMES, on bar

Firm : "GARRARDS / PANTON STREET / LONDON"

Maker mark: Crowned cursive "RG" * for ROBERT GARRARD II

* (Reference, Grimwade #2322. This mark was entered in 1822, correcting the 1818 mark created hastily upon the death of Robert Senior, in which the "G" looks like an "E".)

Provenance: ex collection of Ambassador North Winship (1885-1968), of Georgia, USA;
U.S. minister to South Africa 1948-9;
ambassador to South Africa 1949.

Sources:
Will Allen. "Garrard the Crown Jewelers" in The Conoisseur, June 1980.
Arthur Grimwade. London Goldsmiths 1697-1837. 3rd Ed.

# 01964 ................................................................................... $ 5,500.