Antique Masonic Sterling Silver 70 Oz Eage Fighting Dragon Meat Cover Dome Plate

  
Totem, as the national symbol, reflects a nation's culture, spirit and traditional values. This scene depicts the cultural differences through the totems of these two countries - the American Eagle and the Chinese dragon - and the different values, ways of thinking and cultural traditions shown by their totems respectively.

More than countries, this fighting scene made in London, England, during 1857 by. Reveals the cultural differences between occidental and oriental traditions and it is a fabulous, allegorical and sculptural version of this encounter.

Mazing handle in an antique sterling silver dome, lid or cover. (meat dish and matching cover or dome). This massive piece made in solid sterling silver has Gothic accents and a factory made Masonic sentence.

Eagle fighting a dragon is incredibly detailed and has a great expression. Late and dome are surrounded by exquisite ornamentation of shell figures. Fully hallmarked plate, dome and fighting scene.

Very heavy (1995 grams or 70.37 oz). Excellent original condition with no dents.

Diameter of plate is 29 centimeters. Overall height is 22 centimeters. Weight is almost 2 kilos (1995 grams).

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1. Brand: Edward & John Barnard
2. Composition: Sterling Silver
3. Type: Platters & Trays
4. Number of Pieces: 1
5. Style: Victorian
6. Region of Origin: England
7. Age: 1850-1899