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Fine Silver-Plate Tray by Lebanese Firm Habis

Creator: Habis
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Fine Silver-Plate Tray by Lebanese Firm Habis
Lebanese, 20th Century
Height 21cm, diameter 20cm

Featuring an elegant rectangular shape body, this fine tray is crafted from silver-plate by Lebanese firm Habis. The tray features rounded corners and a raised lip with twisted rope detailing.

The tray is stamped 'HABIS' to the underside. Habis was the first silversmith founded in Lebanon. The firm was established at the request of the country's first president Bechara El Khoury's request, after they won independence in 1943.

Artist/maker: Habis (Lebanese, founded 1940s)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Lebanon
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Silver-plate.
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	15522b
Incollect Reference #:	541534

Dimensions

H.	8.27 in;	Diam.	7.87 in;
H.	21 cm;	Diam.	20 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.