Object Description
A pretty pair of antique silver butter dishes in the form of a scallop shell. Simple design with a plain reed border. Charming little whelk shell feet. Hand engraved leopard crest.
Total weight 201g, 6.4 troy oz.
Width 12.2cm, 4.8ins. Length 14.8cm.
London 1760.
Maker E & A Aldridge.
Sterling silver.
Very versatile. Can also be used for sweets, olives, nuts etc.
Marks. Stamped underneath with a full set of matching English silver hallmarks.
Literature: Antique Silver Dishes were originally made for very specific purposes such as the shell “butter” dishes and scalloped “strawberry dishes” which first appeared in the early 1700’s. During the later 18th and 19th centuries an extensive range of small open silver dishes evolved which make a practical addition to any dining table.
Maker: Edward Aldridge
Edward Aldridge I, no mention of apprenticeship or freedom. 1st mark as smallworker 1724. 2nd mark as largeworker, then described as Clothworker, 1739. 3rd mark in partnership with John Stamper 1753. Died circa 1766-67, possibly continued by his widow.
Edward Aldridge II, apprenticed to Starling Wilford 1751, turned over to Edward Aldridge Clothworker (probably his uncle) on the same day, free 1758 Livery 1763. Both Edward and his uncle are recorded in partnership in 1762. Circa 1773 Edward was in partnership with John Henry Vere. Died between 1802 -1811.
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