🦌 Antique Danish Silver Plate Repoussé Hunting Game Platter, c.1880s – Attributed to the Style of Cohr  

Subject & Medium

This rare Danish silver-plated platter showcases a richly detailed repoussé hunting scene, typical of the Victorian taste for sporting motifs. The wide border is alive with wild boar, pheasants, and rabbits in high relief, embodying the energy and artistry of 19th-century silverwork. Crafted in silver plate over copper or base metal, it combines the brilliance of silver with the resilience required for table service.

Composition & Technique

The central plain surface was intended for carving and presenting meats, while the broad repoussé rim brims with naturalistic detail. Executed using the traditional repoussé and chasing technique — hammering from the reverse and refining from the front — the craftsmanship is evident in every feather, muscle, and scroll of foliage. The result is a striking balance between function and ornament, making it both a serving piece and a work of art.

Attribution

Unsigned and unmarked, as was common for Danish silver plate of this era, the platter nonetheless reflects the distinctive style associated with the workshops of Carl M. Cohr. Renowned as one of Denmark’s leading silversmiths, Cohr’s designs blended technical mastery with rich decorative flair. This piece is therefore described as in the style of Cohr, reflecting its likely connection to that circle of production.

Dimensions

• Width: 41 cm

• Length: 53 cm

Its impressive proportions confirm it was created as a showpiece salver for the grand dining table.

Provenance

Formerly part of a Southern Shire dealer’s collection in Tetbury, later curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Its rarity, size, and stylistic link to Cohr contribute to its desirability among collectors of Victorian silver and hunting-themed serviceware.

Why Collect This Piece?

🦌 Striking Hunting Design – A dynamic repoussé border of game animals.
✨ Victorian Grandeur – Evokes the opulence of 19th-century banqueting.
🇩🇰 Danish Silverwork – Connected stylistically to Cohr’s celebrated workshop.
🏆 Collector’s Trophy – Rare in both subject and scale, a dramatic centrepiece.

An Heirloom for the Refined Collector

Whether admired in a silver collection or placed on the dining table in the tradition for which it was designed, this Victorian Danish hunting platter commands attention. Its rarity, quality, and stylistic association with Cohr make it a statement piece for the discerning collector of European silver and sporting art.

Condition Report

Presented in good antique condition with expected signs of age and use, including scratches, scuffs, and surface wear. These timeworn features contribute to its authentic patina and historical character.

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