Pair of Victorian Scottish Silver Wine Coasters made in 1838

£4,800

A fantastic pair of Scottish silver wine coasters. The sides of the coasters are pierced with an unusual trellis/basket weave design.

Date 1838
Made By Robert Gray & Son
Location Glasgow
Stock Number W155x2
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W155x2
Date:
1838
Maker: Robert Gray & Son
£4,800
Description

A fantastic pair of Scottish silver wine coasters. The sides of the coasters are pierced with an unusual trellis/basket weave design.

The borders of the coasters are embellished with vine leaves and grapes.

The bases are made of silver. Silver based coasters are rare and were made for the top end of the market. Wooden bases are more the norm.

These coasters are in excellent condition and are well marked on the bases.

Dimensions: height 5.1 cm, width 17.7 cm, depth 4.5 cm

Maker
Robert Gray & Son

Robert Gray began to work in Glasgow in 1776 when he became a freeman. He opened a new business in 1802 under the style Robert Gray & Son.

The firm used the Edinburgh Assay Office until 1819, after which, and until 1852, their work was assayed exclusively in Glasgow.

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