Salver
Date1737-1738
Artist/Maker
Francis Spillsbury I
OriginEngland, London
MediumSilver (Sterling)
DimensionsH(rim): 1"; D(rim): 5 15/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954-516
DescriptionSalver: circular; cast half-round bead molding forming rim of scalloped outline on short inclined concave sides of conforming plan; broad flat base supported on three short cast reversed double C-scroll legs terminating in hoof feet. Coat of arms and crest engraved in center of base. The arms would not appear to be registered in the College of Arms for any family. (Information provided by Dr. Conrad Swan, The Rouge Dragon, Pursuivant of Arms, The College of Arms, London, England, in 1965. See folder for futher information).Label TextSmall circular salvers often served as stands for teapots and coffeepots.
InscribedUnidentified arms engraved in center.
MarkingsMaker's mark "F.S" in block letters with a pellet below within a heart, leopard's head crowned. lion passant, and date letter on underside of base.
ProvenanceGarrard & Co. Ltd., London (purchased from W. Comyns, London, 1954)
