A George II silver salver, and maker's mark only IH below a crown, probably for John Hamilton of Dublin, circa 1740

with shaped borders and engraved coats-of-arms, on three supports, engraved with scratchweight  oz/48 dwt/8

 



 

Some scratches little dents and wear commensurate with age, IH crowned mark rather worn, good weight
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The arms are those of Usher. See lot 222 for an Irish silver coffee pot engraved with the arms of Usher impaling another.