Vintage Sterling Silver Tower of London Armada Dish from St. James House, 1978

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A distinguished english solid sterling silver armada dish by the st. James house company, hallmarked in london in 1978 and … Read more A distinguished english solid sterling silver armada dish by the st. James house company, hallmarked in london in 1978 and created with a historic tower of london theme. The piece combines traditional british silversmithing with the commemorative character for which st. James house silver became known. The dish follows the classic armada form, characterised by its broad circular body and restrained proportions. Its polished sterling silver surface gives the piece an elegant lustre, while the tower of london association introduces a strong connection with british history and heritage. Armada dishes take their inspiration from celebrated elizabethan silver forms and became particularly admired for their simplicity, versatility and timeless appearance. This example translates that historic aesthetic into a finely crafted late 20th-century object suitable for both display and practical use. Produced by the st. James house company and fully executed in solid silver, the dish represents an attractive example of british commemorative silver from the period. Its elegant proportions make it ideal for display on a desk, console, sideboard or within a collection of english silver, royal and historical commemoratives, or british decorative arts. Maker: st. James house company origin: london, england date: 1978 period: late 20th century material: solid sterling silver overall dimensions: height: approximately 2.5 cm width: approximately 13 cm depth: approximately 13 cm inscription reads ; 1078 - 1978 tower of london limited edition 65/900 hallmarked ; london 1978 maker's mark for ; st. James house company. Registered 1978\.1984 net weight of the silver content ; 298.8 grams dimensions ; height 28 mm diameter of the rim 200 mm diameter of the base 102 mm See less