Dish (one of a set) 1714 - 1715

This silver dish, crafted by Lewis Mettayer in 1714-15, is a beautiful example of early 18th-century silversmithing. The dish, featuring a scalloped rim and a central engraved royal crest, was likely intended for use in a grand household. The monogram "G.R." stands for King George I of England, suggesting that the dish was part of a royal commission or a gift to a member of the royal court. The dish, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the skill and artistry of early silverworkers and provides a glimpse into the opulent lifestyles of the aristocracy during the early Georgian period.