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Pair of salvers

Date1741-1742

Marked by John Robinson II (fl. ca. 1738 - 1773)

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsOH:(rim) 1 1/8"; DIAM: 7 5/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1955-166,1

DescriptionThis pair of salvers are engraved in the center with the arms of John Campbell, Earl of Loudoun. He suceeded his father in 1731 as fourth Earl of Loudoun. He was appointed governor of Virginia in 1756, and held tjhat title until 1759, though never exercising the powers of office in Virginia, where he was served by a succession of deputies: Robert Dinwiddie, James Blair, and Francis Fauquier. He was appointed commander-in chief of the British forces in North America in 1756, and he did serve in America and Canada in that capacity. He died in 1782.
Label TextJohn Campbell, Lord Loudoun, the original owner of these salvers, was appointed governor of Virginia in 1756, and held that title until 1759, though never exercising the powers of office in Virginia, where he was served by a succession of deputies: Robert Dinwiddie, James Blair, and Francis Fauquier. He was also appointed commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America in 1756, and he did serve in America and Canada in that capacity.

InscribedArms ofJohn Campbell (1705-1782), 4th earl of Loudoun, engraved in the center of each.
MarkingsMaker's mark "JR" in script letters with a sunburst above within a shaped reserve, leopard's head crowned, lion passant, and date letter on underside of tray.
ProvenanceVendor: Garrard & Co. Ltd., London (purchased from Sotheby & Co., London, 1955)