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Salver

Date1692-1693

Marked by Thomas Jenkins (active 1668-1706/07)

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsH: 2 7/8"; Diam. 10 3/8"; Diam. (foot): 4 1/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1976-17

DescriptionBroad circular top with narrow rim high-chased with gadroons, short inclined sides, and flat center; wrought trumpet-shaped foot with shoulder high-chased with gadroons; foot soldered to underside of top in center; rims of top and foot unmounted.
Arms of Francklin impaling Rich engraved on face of top in center, for Sir Richard Francklin, 2nd baronet of Moore Park, Hertfordshire, and his wife, Lady Ann Rich
Label TextThis salver was made from an earlier piece of silver that was cut down and re-worked. The London hallmarks for 1679–1680 are still discernible at the edge on the back of the top. Opposite these marks, traces of an earlier coat of arms are still visible. By neither melting down the old object nor completely hammering out the earlier marks and engraving, the silversmith saved both time and money.
InscribedEngraved in center of top surface with the arms of Francklyn impaling Rich, for Sir Richard Francklyn, 2nd Baronet of Moore Park, Co. Hertford and his wife, Lady Ann Ruch, eldest daughter of Thomas, 3rd Earl of Warwick.

Engraved in script above the arms: “In Usum Cænae Dominicæ in Eccles: / Paroch: de Rickmersworth in / Com: Hertford”.

Engraved in script below the arms: “The Gift of ye Truely Honble: & / Religious Lady, ye Lady Ann Francklin / Anno: Dom: 1694”.

Engraved in script on underside of top surface: “John James Vicar / Daniel Parrott / Jonathan Dodd / John Lydgall [last three names in bracket] Cur= Ward=”

Also engraved with scratch weight on underside of top surface: "Wt oz 1Dt / 16 17"

MarkingsMarked in relief on top: 1) sponsor’s mark “TI” with escallops above and below in between the letters [see Grimwade 1990, p. 755]; 2) leopard’s head crowned; 3) lion passant; and 4) date letter “p” in Gothic script for 1692-93

Traces of relief marks also visible on reverse of top: 1) lion passant; and 2) date letter “b” in Gothic script for 1679-80. Two additional mark remnants are illegible

ProvenanceSt. Mary’s Church, Rickmansworth
Sold at Christie, Manson &Woods, London, on March 15, 1972.
Private collector
Purchased by Thomas Lumley Ltd, London