An H.G. Murphy silver and enamel plaque from the centre of an alms dish, circular form, enamelled with the arms of The Worshipful Company of Weavers in an Asprey case, with a printed card inscribed 'The Original of this Piece was purchased by The Worshipful Company on the recommendation of their Judges, under the Company's schemes for the improvement of design in modern silverwork', also with the original drawings for this plaque, part marked, diameter 9.6cm, approx. weight 3.2oz. (3)
Provenance
H.G. Murphy (1884-1939), and thence by descent to the present owner.
Literature
Paul Atterbury and John Benjamin, The Jewellery and Silver of H.G. Murphy, Antique Collectors' Club, 2005, page 131.