Lebanese silver-plate tray by Habis

By Habis (Lebanese, founded 1940s)

£350

This fine silver-plate tray is by the Lebanese firm Habis, which was the first silversmithing firm to be founded in Lebanon after the country’s independence in 1943.

 

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Description

The silver-plate tray is by the Lebanese silversmith firm Habis, which was the first silversmith to be founded in Lebanon, based in Beirut, after the country’s independence in 1943. The firm was established at the request of the country’s first president, Bechara El Khoury. Initially, Habis produced sterling silver only, but by the 1960s the firm had diversified into producing goods in silver-plate.

The tray is rectangular in shape, with a raised lip finished with a twisted rope moulding.

The underside is stamped ‘HABIS’.

Details

Artist / Maker
By Habis (Lebanese, founded 1940s)
Country of Origin
Lebanon
Date of Manufacture
20th Century
Period
20th Century
Material
Silver-plate
Colour
Silver

Dimensions

Height
2 cm / 0.8 inches
Width
33 cm / 13 inches
Depth
23 cm / 9.1 inches

Reference:
15522b

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