Sterling Silver Salver - Antique Georgian (1783)

This exceptional antique George III English sterling silver salver has an oval navette shaped form.

The surface of this Georgian silver salver is encircled with a bright cut engraved band of dart style decoration.

The raised rounded border is encompassed with a bright cut engraved band of interlacing undulating ornamentation, accented with a simplified quatrefoil design to each segment.

The rim of the salver is encircled with applied bead decorated border accented with applied leaf design to either end.

This exceptional Georgian silver salver is supported by four impressive bracket style feet ornamented with fluted, lobed ornamentation in addition to further applied bead decorated borders.

Maker: John Crouch I & Thomas Hannam

Date: 1783

This antique salver is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of this silver salver are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Georgian silverware.

Length 53.7cm/21.2"

Depth 32.5cm/12.8"

Height 4.7cm/1.9"

59 troy ounces/1835g