Silver 800 Plate with Fruit Decor, Vienna, 1890s

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Stunning nicest silver plate with sculptured decorations in middle area hallmarked (viennese silver)
manufactured, circa 1890
it is an outstanding … Read more Stunning nicest silver plate with sculptured decorations in middle area hallmarked (viennese silver)
manufactured, circa 1890
it is an outstanding quite large silver plate of finest manufacturing quality: referring to style, it is made in late victorian period as it is called in uk, (circa 1890). In vienna, it is period of latest historicism. The plate's edge is accentuated by straight lines with interjacent bulged areas. Its middle area is abundantly decorated with fruits (= wine grapes, pears, strawberries, pomegranates, nuts and leaves): the mentioned decorations are made by chasing / chiselled technique. Finally, the plate stands on three rocaille feet. Silver 800 branded by austrian official silver mark (used as from year 1867 until 1922):diana's head mark master’s mark existing - but it is very hard to read measures: diameter: 12.20 inches (31.0 cm) height: 1.96 inches (5.0 cm) silver weight: 685 grams / 24.11 oz (uk) / 22.02 troy ounces
condition: excellent (there aren't any damages existing). This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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