Silver dish rings were first made in the 18th Century, with examples in good condition from this period being rare. They were used to hold hot plates of food away from the surface of the table or sideboard, protecting the wood from being damaged by heat. Dish rings became a speciality of Dublin silversmiths from about 1750, resulting in the later misnomer of ‘Irish Potato Ring’
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Hallmarked in London in 1921 by D. & J. Wellby, this attractive, Sterling Silver Dish Ring, has pierced decoration to the sides depicting shepherds and animals, intwined with scroll and floral detailing, and a blue glass liner. This dish ring measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 7.5"(19.5cm) in diameter and has a silver weight of 17.1 troy ounces.
£2,175
Hallmarked in Dublin in 1919 by Mappin & Webb, this intricate, George V, Antique Sterling Silver Dish Ring, has chased and pierced decoration depicting countryside scenes of farmers, their farms, and farm animals, and a blue glass liner. The dish ring measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) in diameter and the silver weight is 12 troy ounces.
£2,375
Hallmarked in Dublin in 1895 by Charles Langley, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Dish Ring, features chased and pierced decoration depicting flowers, leaves, birds, dogs and other animals, and a blue glass liner. The dish ring measures 8"(20cm) in diameter with a silver weight of 13 troy ounces.
£2,475
Hallmarked in London in 1909 by West & Son, this stunning, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Dish Ring, has intricately pierced sides, engraved with Chinoiserie design figures and flowers, a gadroon border and a blue glass liner. The dish ring measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) in diameter and a silver weight of 11.8 troy ounces.
£2,575
Hallmarked in Dublin in 1791 by Alexander Richards, this charming, George III period, Irish Sterling Silver Dish Ring, features chased and pierced decoration depicting countryside scenes, and a blue glass liner. The dish ring measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) in diameter, and the silver weighs 14.6 troy ounces.
£4,875
Hallmarked in London in 1913 by Elkington & Co., this incredible, Antique, George V Sterling Silver Dish Ring, is much larger than usually found, and features the original green glass liner. The dish ring measures 5.75"(15cm) tall, by 13"(33cm) in diameter, and weighs 45.05 troy ounces.
£5,795