Entree Dish with Cover from the Hood Service 1806 - 1807

This silver entree dish with cover, created by the renowned silversmith Paul Storr between 1806 and 1807, is an exquisite example of the Neoclassical style. It features a square base with a domed lid adorned with a sculpted figure of a seabird perched atop an anchor. The dish is engraved with a dedication to Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel Hood, a prominent figure in British naval history, highlighting its purpose as a commemorative piece. This silver dish, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Storr's mastery of craftsmanship and the elegance of early 19th-century English silverwork.