George III sterling silver covered serving dish. Made by Benjamin Smith in London in 1812. Round with tapering sides and cast gadrooned rim with leaf-capped scallop shells and strapwork cartouches. Cover domed with gadrooned shoulder and cast leaf-wrapped ring finial mounted in rope rondel. Armorial engraved on color and bowl side interior. Restrained but sumptuous Regency Classicism. Fully marked. Very good condition. Overall dimensions: H 7 3/4 x W 12 x D 11 in. Heavy weight: 66.6 troy ounces. #CE255