Some of the finest pieces of English silver ever produced were part of special commissions made by Royalty and the aristocracy. During the nineteenth century, firms such as Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, Garrard's and Hunt & Roskell were patronised by King George IV and Queen Victoria, which led to their services being in high demand amongst wealthy clients. Vast dining services were produced which consisted of table centrepieces, wine coolers, soup tureens, epergnes, serving a