{"id":4692,"date":"2026-05-13T10:39:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edinburghsilver.co\/blog\/?p=4692"},"modified":"2026-05-13T10:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:41:04","slug":"a-magnificent-12-inch-solid-silver-armada-dish-by-carrs-of-sheffield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edinburghsilver.co\/blog\/a-magnificent-12-inch-solid-silver-armada-dish-by-carrs-of-sheffield\/","title":{"rendered":"A Magnificent 12 Inch Solid Silver Armada Dish by Carr\u2019s of Sheffield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Few pieces of modern English silver have the quiet authority of a large solid silver Armada dish<\/strong>. Broad, elegant and beautifully simple, it is a form that relies on proportion, weight and craftsmanship rather than excessive decoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This impressive 12 inch solid silver Armada dish<\/strong>, made by Carr\u2019s of Sheffield<\/strong> and hallmarked in Sheffield 2003<\/strong>, is a superb example. Weighing a substantial 1,020 grams<\/strong>, or approximately 36 ounces<\/strong>, it is a serious piece of sterling silver \u2014 large enough to make an immediate impression, yet restrained enough to suit both traditional and contemporary settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully restored to near-new condition<\/strong>, this is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a major piece of English silver at a considerable saving against the current new retail price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Largest Size Armada Dish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At 12 inches \/ 30.5 cm in diameter<\/strong>, this is the largest size Armada dish produced by Carr\u2019s of Sheffield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The size is important. Smaller Armada dishes are attractive and useful, but a 12 inch example has a very different presence. It feels substantial in the hand, sits beautifully on display, and has the scale required for an important presentation, retirement gift, wedding gift or commemorative award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its weight of 1,020 grams<\/strong> gives the dish a reassuring quality. This is not a thin or lightweight decorative piece. It is a heavy, finely made sterling silver dish with the feel and finish expected from one of Britain\u2019s leading silversmiths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crafted by Carr\u2019s of Sheffield<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carr\u2019s of Sheffield is one of the best-known modern British silversmiths, highly regarded for quality sterling silver gifts, photograph frames, presentation pieces and traditional English silverware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Armada dish carries full Sheffield hallmarks for 2003<\/strong>, along with bold feature hallmarks placed to one side. Feature hallmarks are a particularly attractive detail on plain silver, adding authenticity, visual interest and a clear mark of British silver quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For customers looking for genuine UK hallmarked silver<\/strong>, these marks are not simply decorative. They are an independent guarantee that the dish has been tested and marked as sterling silver by a UK Assay Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is an Armada or Drake\u2019s Dish?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Armada dish, also known as a Drake\u2019s dish<\/strong>, is one of the most recognisable forms in English silver. Its broad, shallow shape and elegant plain surface give it a timeless simplicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The design is traditionally associated with the famous Elizabethan period and the story of the Spanish Armada. Today, the form remains popular because it works so well as both a display piece and a presentation gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A large solid silver Armada dish is especially suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wedding gifts<\/strong>
Silver wedding anniversary gifts<\/strong>
Retirement presentations<\/strong>
Corporate awards<\/strong>
Sporting prizes<\/strong>
Club presentations<\/strong>
Military or civic presentations<\/strong>
Important personal milestones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its plain surface also makes it ideal for engraving, allowing names, dates, crests, presentation wording or commemorative messages to be added if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plain, Elegant and Timeless<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of this dish lies in its restraint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The surface is plain and highly polished, allowing the shape, silver and hallmarks to take centre stage. There is no unnecessary decoration to date the piece or distract from its quality. This makes it a particularly versatile choice \u2014 equally at home in a formal dining room, boardroom, trophy cabinet, private collection or modern interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The feature hallmarks add just the right amount of detail, giving the dish a clear connection to the tradition of English silver while preserving its clean and elegant appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully Restored to Near-New Condition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have fully restored this fine Carr\u2019s Armada dish to near-new condition<\/strong>, so it presents beautifully and is ready to give, display or use as an important award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restored modern silver of this quality offers a particularly attractive opportunity. The buyer receives a piece with the weight, hallmarks, maker and craftsmanship of a premium new item, but at a much more accessible price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new Carr\u2019s dish of this size currently retails at \u00a312,414.00<\/strong>, making this example exceptional value for such a large and heavy piece of solid silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Superb Presentation or Heirloom Gift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A large silver dish is one of the most flexible and impressive gifts in traditional silverware. It is formal enough for a major presentation, yet personal enough for a wedding, anniversary or retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 12 inch Armada dish would make a memorable gift for someone who appreciates craftsmanship, British silver and lasting quality. Unlike many modern gifts, it has intrinsic value and permanence. It can be displayed, engraved, handed down and enjoyed for many years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

here is a link to buy this superb Armada Dish<\/strong> – Click Here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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