Antique Silver Pierced Dish

A fine piece of silver executed by the inimitable F C Richards and full of detail as you'd expect from this enterprising maker. Without a clear purpose this curiously shaped, wonderfully styled dish not only showcases the makers expertise, but also their ability to break new ground in complexity and design....because they can! Despite extensive research we can find neither rhyme nor reason for this design....unless you know!! In which case please let us know and relieve us of our misery.