{"product_id":"1930s-pair-sterling-silver-miniature-comports-celtic-decoration-henry-matthews","title":"1930s Matching Pair of Sterling Solid Silver Miniature Comports or Footed Dishes with Fine Celtic Decoration. Henry Matthews Maker's Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese little miniature comports or stemmed dishes are beautiful examples of the silversmith's art. They are hallmarked for Birmingham, 1930.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were made by Henry Matthews who was registered as working from Vittoria Street in Birmingham from 1893 - 1930. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Matthews was a Birmingham-based silversmith; his first mark was registered in 1894; production stopped in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis office was on Vittoria Street, Birmingham. He is particularly remembered for his small silver items that required great attention to detail, such as card cases, picture frames and fine dishes like my ones on offer here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese matching dishes come in their original hard-fitted black leather case, lined with cream silk. The case is inscribed on the interior of the lid with the printed retail mark for Sharman Neill, Belfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese miniature comports are exquisite in design and detail and are a very stylish pair of Celtic Revival dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bowl is on an elegant trumpet-shaped foot. The bowl section is a nicely shaped open one with an undulating rim. It has a very fine applied decoration of entwined Celtic knotwork \/ strapwork running around the rim and embellished with delicate Celtic bosses. On each dish at the side is a lovely pair of decorative drop handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach dish is 9.5 cm in height. The diameter of the bowl is 10 cm. The diameter of the base is 6 cm. Each dish weighs around 125 grams (250 grams for the pair). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are nice and shiny - and in good vintage condition and comes in original fitted case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only condition issue is one tiny ding on the stand of one dish - but it is very minor and probably quite acceptable as you dont really see it when on display. This has been taken into account with my pricing. It is difficult to find a matched pair in their original fitted case.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fair price for such beautifully made and unusual pieces. They look just fabulous on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will be sent with Parcelforce24. This will be a tracked and insured service and applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40340458176576,"sku":"MUSSELBURGH ABOVE STEWART Cards","price":525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/1930s-matching-pair-of-sterling-solid-silver-miniature-comports-or-footed-dishes-with-fine-celtic-decoration-henry-matthews-makers-mark-208.webp?v=1781524812","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/1930s-pair-sterling-silver-miniature-comports-celtic-decoration-henry-matthews","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}