George II Antique Silver Salver, London 1730.

Object Description

An excellent quality antique silver salver, or waiter, with a shaped border and 3 sturdy hoofed feet. Heavy weight. The centre has a hand engraved griffin crest. The underside has engraved owner’s initials “A over RE”.

Weight 236g, 7.5 troy oz.
Height 3cm. Diameter 14cm.
London 1730.
Maker John Edwards II.
Sterling silver.

A very practical item. Ideal to stand a bottle or wine glass.

Marks. Stamped underneath with a full set of English silver hallmarks.

Maker: John Edwards II

John Edwards II, London silversmith, apprenticed to Thomas Pritchard of the Grocers Company in 1708 for 7 years. Freedom 1723. 2 marks, sterling and New Standard, entered as largeworker in 1723, in partnership with George Pitches. 3rd and 4th marks alone 1724. 5th mark 1739. 6th mark 1753, possibly of his son. Grimwade describes Edwards’ work as having remarkable quality of execution. His works include the large rococo inkstand of 1744 and an outstanding tureen with dolphin handles and crab finial of 1737 (formerly in the Hurst collection). (formerly in the Butlin collection) He is likely to be the Edwards entered in the Jewel House records as subordinate Goldsmith to King

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Object Literature

The traditional form of salver with plain flat surfaces and small feet at the edge, rarely found before the reign of George I, was made in various forms such as round, rectangular, oval and octagonal. These are an ideal starting off point for collectors of early silver. The term “waiter” is not commonly used but relates to small examples less than 6 or 7 inches; these have become very popular now to stand a bottle or wine glass.

Object Condition

The salver is in good condition with moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. The engravings still have good definition.

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