A pair of George IV silver salvers, R., J. & S. Garrard (Robert Garrard & Brothers), London, 1827

circular, in 1770s style, each on four lion paw feet and engraved with a coat-of-arms, supporters, motto, Garter motto, orders and a marquess's coronet within a wide band of flat-chased flowers and foliage, the undersides stamped: 'GARRARDS Panton Street LONDON'

Marks and condition generally good, unusually heavy weight; some dents and wear commensurate with use and age, one is slightly less crisp than the other
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The arms are those of Paget, Marquesses of Anglesea for Henry William, 1st Marquess of Anglesea (1768-1854), who was son and heir of Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge (1744-1812). He distinguished himself (being then styled Lord Paget) in the campaign of the Duke of York and subsequently when commanding the Cavalry at Corunna under Sir John Moore. He later commanded the Cavalry of the Anglo-Belgian army at Waterloo (18 June 1815), thereby contributing greatly to the success of that battle. He was wounded in the engagement and consequently lost a leg. Three weeks later he was created Marquess of Anglesea.

For an 18 carat gold Freedom box, Edward Murray, Dublin, 1827, presented to the Marquess of Anglesea by Trinity College, Dublin, see Bonham’s, London, 1 April 2015, lot 152.