Salver

Date1744-1745

Artist/Maker Peter Archambo I (fl. 1721 - 1759)

MediumSilver (Sterling); Gold (Silver-gilt)

DimensionsH: 2"; Diam: 17 1/2"; Wt:. 74 oz. 18 dwt. 12 gr.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1972-436

DescriptionSilver-gilt salver
Label TextThis fine gilt salver is of a distinctive rococo type with elaborate cast rims. Most examples are by Huguenot makers and date mainly from the early 1740s.The difficulty of raising short sides and setting the bottom is eliminated by having the bottom plate merely held between the inner edge of the rim and a lower lip. The rim of this salver is cast in sections and built up with cast overlays. Even though it is smaller than most of its type, which usually measure about 24 inches in diameter, it is one of the most successful. It has an especially vigorous rim with large projecting alternate scrolled and ruffled cartouches and shells connected by scrolls framing fruited grape vines and floral swags. The bold rhythm of the rim is repeated in the broad, flat-chased, inner border and the engraved drapery and tasseled rope surrounding the arms in the center. It is supported on three short, leaf-faced, scrolled legs with lion's feet. Salvers of this type regained favor in the first quarter of the nineteenth century.
InscribedArms of Sir Robert Godschall, who served as lord mayor of London in 1742, engraved in center.
MarkingsFully marked on underside.
ProvenanceJohn Hall & Co. Ltd., Manchester (1950-51). David Udy, Warminster, Wiltshire.
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