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London, 1741 by Isabel Pero

This beautiful and rare dish was made by the great if little known Huguenot silversmith Isabel Pero, widow of Jean Pero.

Arthur Grimwade comments of the husband: "his work is rare, and shows a high standard and individual character." Clearly his widow carried on that tradition, as this piece is the only such dish we know of.  Recently purchased at a bargain bazaar at Christie's, it was David Rockefeller's dessert dish.

Lobed circular, with radiating concave flutes and slightly upturned scalloped border, the center engraved with a later coat-of-arms. 

The arms are those of D'Arcy of Platten, Co. Meath, Ireland. 

Provenance: Estate of Lucy Aldrich, 1955.

Dimensions

Diameter: 12.38 in.

Weight

28 oz. 2 dwt.




Condition report

In good condition with some abrasions.

Stock number

V9631
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