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Mid Century Frank Cobb & Co Sterling Silver Cake Stand, Sheffield 1974

$5,170.36
£3,795
€4,638.59
CA$7,298.74
A$7,524.90
CHF 4,238.79
MX$96,290.44
NOK 48,911.11
SEK 51,158.15
DKK 34,685.37

About the Item

An elegant vintage English sterling silver cake stand by Frank Cobb & Co Ltd, crafted in Sheffield and hallmarked for 1974. Made from solid silver, the piece represents a substantial example of late 20th-century British table silver. The stand is beautifully proportioned with a broad circular serving surface raised upon a pedestal base, creating a graceful and balanced silhouette. The polished sterling silver gives the piece an attractive lustre, allowing the quality of the precious metal and craftsmanship to remain the principal decorative features. Its traditional form draws inspiration from earlier English compôtiers and presentation stands while retaining the clean, restrained character associated with later 20th-century silver design. Originally intended for presenting cakes, pastries or confectionery, it can equally serve as an elegant centrepiece for fruit or decorative display. Frank Cobb & Co Ltd was a Sheffield manufacturer, and the combination of an identifiable maker, solid silver construction and precise 1974 date gives the piece particular appeal for collectors of British silver. A sophisticated example of Sheffield silversmithing, combining traditional functionality, substantial precious-metal construction and timeless decorative appeal. Maker: Frank Cobb & Co Ltd Origin: Sheffield, England Date: 1974 Period: Late 20th Century Material: Solid sterling silver Hallmarked; Sheffield 1974 Maker's mark for; Frank Cobb & Co Ltd West Street Sheffield Registered 1909...1985 Dimensions ; 235 x 218 mm Height 58 mm Diameter of the base 108 mm Net weight of the silver content ; 536 grams We ship internationally, tracked.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.29 in (5.8 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1974
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Nottingham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9003251461462

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