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Fine Silver Tray by John Schofield London 1779
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for sale €930     $1,010
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques

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Fine Silver Tray by John Schofield London 1779

18th century
Description

Fine silver tray by John Schofield London 1779 fully hallmarked in excellent condition

Height 2.5 cm

Width 1.5cm

Depth 1.5cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Waiter to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236003
Dealers Internal Reference
2416
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Fine silver tray by John Schofield London 1779 fully hallmarked in excellent condition

Height 2.5 cm

Width 1.5cm

Depth 1.5cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Waiter to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236003
Dealers Internal Ref
2416
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A circular Georgian sterling silver waiter featuring a beaded rim, central engraved monogram, and cast claw-and-ball feet.
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Archive I A circular Georgian sterling silver waiter featuring a beaded rim, central engraved monogram, and cast claw-and-ball feet.

Fine Silver Tray by John Schofield London 1779

Archive II A circular Georgian sterling silver waiter featuring a beaded rim, central engraved monogram, and cast claw-and-ball feet. View II
Archive III A circular Georgian sterling silver waiter featuring a beaded rim, central engraved monogram, and cast claw-and-ball feet. View III
Archive IV A circular Georgian sterling silver waiter featuring a beaded rim, central engraved monogram, and cast claw-and-ball feet. View IV
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques
Telephone 01747 860050
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 249
Items Sold 3,095
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
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A circular Georgian sterling silver waiter featuring a beaded rim, central engraved monogram, and cast claw-and-ball feet.
Fine silver tray by John Schofield London 1779
Ref: SA1236003
A circular Georgian sterling silver waiter featuring a beaded rim, central engraved monogram, and cast claw-and-ball feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSalvers & Trays
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBeaded rim, Engraved monogram, Cast feet, Shaped border

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A silver waiter, or small salver, originated in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries primarily to serve drinks, present calling cards, or deliver correspondence in formal households. Unlike larger trays, waiters were designed to be carried in one hand by a servant or rested on a surface to hold small personal items.

Georgian silver waiters were crafted from sterling silver, comprising 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural rigidity. Construction involved hand-hammering silver sheets into shape, casting decorative feet or rims separately, and soldering them before applying hand-engraved monograms or armorial crests.

Authentic pieces carry a full set of British hallmarks stamped by an assay office, such as Londons leopard head. These marks include the lion passant for sterling purity, a makers mark, a date letter designating the year of manufacture, and a duty mark.

A silver waiter serves as a refined vessel on a sideboard, entrance console, or desk. It functions effectively to consolidate small everyday items such as keys, stationery, or barware while introducing a metallic textural accent to contemporary decor.

Preserve antique silver by polishing it regularly with a non-abrasive silver cream and a soft cotton cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid chemical dip cleansers, store pieces in anti-tarnish cloth bags, and wash with warm water and mild soap after contact with acidic foods.
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