Lot 878
  • 878

Four George II silver salvers, London, circa 1730-1754

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • silver
  • diameters 12 1/2 to 6 1/4 in.
  • 31.8 to 16 cm
shaped rims, engraved centers, comprising: a waiter by Thomas Farren, c. 1730; a waiter by William Peaston, 1749, a salver on eagle feet by Robert Abercrombie, 1740, and a salver by William Grundy, 1754

Condition

Farren waiter with refreshed arms, leopard's head twice instead of date letter; Peaston waiter with later crest, feet possibly reattached, Abercrombie salver with early cartouche but arms probably changed; Grundy salver with later script monogram
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