This exceptional sterling silver cake plate features exquisite reticulated workmanship, with hand-pierced chrysanthemum blossoms and scrolling foliage creating an elegant openwork border around a polished central reserve. The intricate piercing is complemented by finely hand-chased details that bring depth and movement to each flower and leaf, showcasing the remarkable skill of the silversmith. Raised on a low pedestal foot and finished to a brilliant luster, this striking piece embodies the artistry and craftsmanship characteristic of the finest early twentieth-century sterling silver.
Creator:
Frank Whiting (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1910
Condition:
Excellent
This exceptional sterling silver cake plate features exquisite reticulated workmanship, with hand-pierced chrysanthemum blossoms and scrolling foliage creating an elegant openwork border around a polished central reserve. The intricate piercing is complemented by finely hand-chased details that bring depth and movement to each flower and leaf, showcasing the remarkable skill of the silversmith. Raised on a low pedestal foot and finished to a brilliant luster, this striking piece embodies the artistry and craftsmanship characteristic of the finest early twentieth-century sterling silver.
Creator:
Frank Whiting (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1910
Condition:
Excellent
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