1944 Asprey London Sterling Silver Dish – Birmingham Hallmarked

Description

1944 Asprey London Sterling Silver Dish – Birmingham Hallmarked

A rare and interesting example of wartime Asprey silver, this elegant little dish dates from 1944 and bears the prestigious Asprey London stamp alongside Birmingham Assay Office hallmarks.

Combining understated design with an intriguing history, this is a particularly appealing piece for collectors of British silver.

A distinctive piece of wartime silver

Made in 1944, during the Second World War, this beautiful circular dish features a shallow centre and a broad, gently raised rim. Its simple proportions and polished finish give it a timeless elegance.

Furthermore, the combination of the Asprey London stamp and Birmingham Assay Office hallmarks makes this an interesting example to add to a collection of British silver.

The underside carries a particularly crisp set of hallmarks, including the Birmingham Assay Office anchor, the sterling silver lion passant and the 1944 date letter. The maker’s mark reads A Co Ltd, alongside the number 8446 and the distinctive Asprey London stamp.

Asprey London – a prestigious name

Asprey is one of Britain’s best-known luxury names, with a long history of producing fine silver and exceptional gifts. Consequently, a wartime-dated piece bearing the Asprey London name has particular appeal for collectors and admirers of British craftsmanship.

Although small in size, this dish has a substantial feel, weighing over 41g. Its elegant shape would look equally lovely displayed as part of a silver collection or used as a practical little trinket dish.

A versatile silver dish

This charming piece would make a lovely jewellery holder, ring dish or decorative accent on a dressing table. Alternatively, it could be displayed alongside other antique silverware to create a beautiful collection.

Its simple design also works wonderfully in a contemporary home, proving that good design is truly timeless.

Details

• Maker’s mark: A Co Ltd
• Asprey London stamp
• Date: 1944
• Assay office: Birmingham
• Metal: Hallmarked sterling silver
• Hallmarks: Lion passant, Birmingham anchor and date letter U
• Additional number: 8446
• Weight: Over 41g
• Diameter: Approximately 8.5cm
• Height: Approximately 1cm

Condition

A superb example with crisp, clearly defined hallmarks. There is one small dent or bruise to the rim, measuring approximately 5mm across, as shown in the photographs. There are also light surface marks consistent with age and use.

Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

A lovely and characterful piece of 1940s Asprey silver, with an interesting wartime history and a distinctive hallmark combination.

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