Date: 1796
Maker: Timothy Renou
Country: England
Stock: 5967
A very pretty antique sterling silver tray with gadroon edge and decorative engraved border. There is a good armorial engraved to the centre. Weight 1570 grams, 50.4 troy ounces. Spread 53 cms. Length 44.5 cms. Width 34 cms. London 1796. Maker Timothy Renou.
Timothy Renou, London silversmith, no record of apprenticeship or freedom. 1st mark entered as plateworker 1792. 2nd mark 1800. It is likely that Timothy came from a considerable family of immigrant silversmiths, the earliest recorded is Philippe Renou a refugee circa 1685; other London silversmiths working in the 1700’s were Abraham Renou, Jacques Renou, James Renou, E Renou and Timothy Renou (grandfather?).
Very good. Crisp engraving. One small old repair to the border. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.