George II Sterling Silver Salver

Description:

George II Sterling Silver Salver, London, 1756-57, James Morison, maker, with a shell and scroll border enclosing a rocaille scroll and floral engraving along edge and a central eagle crest, on three scrolled feet, dia. 14 in., approx. 37.0 troy oz.

Provenance: The Estate of Hugh Trumbull Adams, to benefit the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Collections Acquisitions Fund.
Estimate $400-600

Rough solder to joints between feet and tray, tray sits well. Light surface wear throughout including minor loss of crispness to edge and central armorial. A few scattered surface abrasions consistent with age and use. Engraved border later. Lacquered.


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