Antique Irish Silver Dish Ring
Antique Irish Silver Dish Ring
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Antique Silver Irish Dish Ring made in 1916

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Maker: West & Son

This fine antique sterling silver Irish dish ring has a circular waisted form. The sterling silver body of the dish has embellished diamond piercing, with a vacant cartouche to either side.

Date 1916
Made By West & Son
Location Dublin
Stock Number W138x9

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W138x9
Date:
1916
Maker: West & Son
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Description

This fine antique sterling silver Irish dish ring has a circular waisted form. The sterling silver body of the dish has embellished diamond piercing, with a vacant cartouche to either side.

The dish ring is fitted with a removable blue glass liner.

Made in Dublin in 1916 by West & Son.

Dimensions: height 9.5 cm, width 20.3 cm

The dish ring, also known as a potato ring, was introduced in the late 17th century. It was used to support a hot food dish on a table or sideboard; not only adding to the ornamentation, but also protecting the surface against heat.

Maker
West & Son

The firm dates its origin to 1720, but the first documentation of the family’s association with the silver trade is in 1748, when John West (born 1734) apprenticed to Bartholomew Mosse, Master Silversmith of Dublin. He was followed by his brother Matthew (1747 – 1806) who apprentices in 1762.

After their apprenticeship, both were active as silversmiths, and Matthew became Master of the Company of Goldsmiths in 1783/4 and one of the most renowned silversmiths of Dublin. Matthew West was active at Skinner’s Row.

In the 19th century, the family continued the silversmiths and retailers business as Clarke & West (c. 1803, Capel Street), Matthew West, Matthew West & Sons (c. 1825) and later as James West & Son (from 1841 in new premises at 18/19, College Green), becoming one of the foremost jewellers in Ireland.

The British Royal Collection has two brooches made by West & Son. They were bought by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria on a visit to Dublin in 1849.

West & Son participated to the 1851 Great Exhibition in London and to the Dublin Exhibition of 1853. Their replicas of antique Irish ornaments, characterised by sinuous, intricate patterning, played an important role in the revival of ancient Celtic designs and in the development of Arts and Crafts movement.

After the death of James West (1877), the firm was managed by his son Langley Archer West (d. 1932) in partnership (1902-1912) with Charles Howard Lawson, George William Thornley and George Crowly.

In 1912, the firm transferred to new premises at 102/103 Grafton Street, Dublin (from 1965 at 33 Grafton Street). West & Son closed on 13 February 2010.

Delivery Details

We provide worldwide postage/shipping and everything is fully tracked and insured. Purchases will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery, FedEx, Parcel Force, A-Z couriers; other delivery providers may be used in extenuating circumstances. We deliver to the address provided at the time of purchase but not to PO addresses, as a signature is required upon delivery.

Some countries levy import duties and local taxes. Payment of these is the purchaser’s responsibility and beyond the control of William Walter Antiques Ltd. When the container has reached the destination country, a customs representative will contact you for payment prior to delivery.

Import restrictions are applicable to some destinations, especially the import of products containing materials such as ivory and tortoiseshell. We cannot accept orders requiring shipment to any countries which implement such controls.

All items are checked and photographed prior to packaging, and we aim to dispatch 1-3 days after receiving cleared payment.

Delivery Charges:
For the UK £15.00
For Europe £30.00
For the rest of World £50.00
The charges are subject to change

About William Walter Antiques

At the heart of William Walter Antiques is our dedication to providing our customers with beautiful silver of supreme quality, which celebrates all that is precious about sterling silver. Customer service also being paramount, our long-standing, devoted staff team go above and beyond the call of duty for all our clients. We believe it is this combination of passion and commitment that has kept our customers with us for many years.

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