Sterling Silver Engraved Salver Tray Hallmarked 1853 diamond the faceted onyx heart glistens

the faceted onyx heart glistens with blinding love

A vesta case is a small box used for carrying and keeping matches dry

Chain length: 50cm

This piece has been crafted from 9ct yellow gold and boasts a lustrous pearl on a diamond set bail

the Snake is the sixth animal in the 12 year cycle of the Chinese zodiac

Sterling Silver Engraved Salver Tray Hallmarked 1853 diamond the faceted onyx heart glistensDating to the height of the Victorian era, this sterling silver salver is a beautiful piece of London silversmithing at its most ambitious. The surface is engraved with scrolling foliage, floral medallions, and symmetrical foliate panels radiate from a central reserve ideal for a family crest or monogram. The shaped border is cast in a bold shell and scroll pattern with alternating cartouche panels, and the whole piece rests on cast ornate scroll feet