Serving plate from the Williams-Wynn service, one of a pair, 1773, Robert Adam; Silversmith: John Carter, Scottish / British, Scottish, 1728-1792, 15/16 x 13 1/16 x 13 1/16 in. ( x x cm), Silver, 18th century, In his monumental publication Works in Architecture, Robert Adam illustrated his work at 20 St. James's Square in London, the townhouse of Sir Watkins Williams-Wynn. Adam designed every aspect of its highly influential interior, including all furnishings, to create a total work of art inspired by archeological motifs.


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