Description
A very good example of a late 18th century oval reed border tray. The base of the tray has beautiful intricate bright cut engraving outer decoration. The centre front has a stylish cartouche in which sits a noble looking contemporary armorial ( tray and armorial commissioned by Hyett of Painswick House Gloucestershire. Sebastian Stewart Dickinson married Frances Stephana Hyett, daughter of William Henry Hyett of Painswick House in 1856. These maritial arms were engraved for Benjamin Hyett Esq. of Painswick House and his wife Sarah only surviving child of the Venerable and Rev Wlliam Adams Archdeacon of Llandaff) for importance.
Weight: 70.67 troy ounces/2198 grams
Length: 22.5 inches/57cm
Width: 14.5 inches/37cm
Condition: Excellent throughout
Price: £6750
