These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver dish rings* have a circular waisted form.
The sterling silver body of each dish is embellished with impressive embossed and pierced scrolling foliate and floral decoration.
The posterior surface of each piece is ornamented with an embossed scene depicting a man in period attire holding a staff; it can be determined this figure is a shepherd.
The body of each piece features a shaped vacant cartouche, flanked with a resting sheep and structure design, all amidst the aforementioned foliate decoration.
The flared upper and lower rims of each dish are encompassed with an applied moulded border.
These antique dish rings are fitted with a removable clear glass liner.
* The dish ring, also known as a potato ring, was introduced in the late 17th century and used to support a hot food dish on a table or sideboard; not only adding to the ornamentation but also protecting the surface against heat.
