Fish slice
William Plummer (fl.1763-1789)
Category
Silver
Date
1779
Materials
Silver
Measurements
65 mm (Width); 300 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 609402
Summary
An Old English bead pattern silver fish slice with pierced blade with harebell design and decorated with bright cut engraving. Plain slightly tapering handle with beaded border. Maker's mark for William Plummer, London, 1779.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
Lion Passant standard mark; London Assay Office mark; 'd' date letter; 'W.P' maker's mark.
Makers and roles
William Plummer (fl.1763-1789), maker