An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver plate made by Robert Garrard II; an addition to our dining silverware collection

This exceptional Victorian sterling silver plate has a plain circular shaped form with a plain circular central well.

The well of this fine antique plate is plain and unembellished.

The shaped border is ornamented with a fine and impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting hand holding birds' leg erased la quise (at the thigh) all above the motto 'Nescit vox missa reverti' - word once spoken can never be recalled. .

The border is further embellished with impressive applied scrolling leaf and floral motifs to each incurve.

The underside of the plate bears the retailer's mark 'Garrards, Panton Street, London'

This Victorian plate was crafted by the renowned London silversmith Robert Garrard II, subsequentlyR & S Garrard & Co.

This antique Victorian plate is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

There is some surface wear to the well of the plate, in keeping with the age and purpose.

The bright cut engraved crest is very crisp and the applied decoration is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the plate are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Victorian silverware.

Diameter25.7cm/10.1"

Diameter of well 18cm/7.1"

Height 1.8cm/0.7"

18.5 troy ounces/575g

Date: 1838

Origin: London, England

Maker: R & S Garrard & Co (Robert Garrard II)