Antique George II Solid Silver Salver/waiter - Horse Racing Prize

Name: Antique George II Solid Silver Salver/waiter - Horse Racing Prize
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA584384
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Silver Cabinet

Description

This antique solid sterling silver waiter or waiter, dating from the reign on George II, was, at some point, the presentation trophy in a Christie's-sponsored steeplechase.

It is boxed along with a letter, sadly undated, giving the details of the waiter. Loathe as I am to find any fault with such an auspicious company as Christie's, the letter states the waiter to date from 1737 when, in fact, the date is 1739. The maker's mark for Robert Abercromby, alongside the hallmark of London 1739, is clear and crisp. Robert Abercromby was a specialist saver maker who changed the style of his maker's mark to that stamped on this salver in 1739.

The waiter features shell and scroll shaped edges, with a circular foliate engraving to centre all raised on 3 scroll legs. The box is dark blue and fairly basic in design, although the clasps close tightly.

Dimensions:

Weight: 214g

Diameter: 15cm

Height: 2.5cm

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.5cm (0.98")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA584384

Dealers Internal Reference

C459

Description

This antique solid sterling silver waiter or waiter, dating from the reign on George II, was, at some point, the presentation trophy in a Christie's-sponsored steeplechase.

It is boxed along with a letter, sadly undated, giving the details of the waiter.

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Loathe as I am to find any fault with such an auspicious company as Christie's, the letter states the waiter to date from 1737 when, in fact, the date is 1739.

The Silver Cabinet

The maker's mark for Robert Abercromby, alongside the hallmark of London 1739, is clear and crisp. Robert Abercromby was a specialist saver maker who changed the style of his maker's mark to that stamped on this salver in 1739.

fig 1. Antique George II Solid Silver Salver/Waiter - Horse Racing Prize — fig 1. Antique George II Solid Silver Salver/waiter - Horse Racing Prize

The waiter features shell and scroll shaped edges, with a circular foliate engraving to centre all raised on 3 scroll legs. The box is dark blue and fairly basic in design, although the clasps close tightly.

fig 2. Antique George II Solid Silver Salver/Waiter - Horse Racing Prize — fig 2. Antique George II Solid Silver Salver/waiter - Horse Racing Prize

Dimensions:

Weight: 214g

Diameter: 15cm

Height: 2.5cm

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.5cm (0.98")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA584384