A Superb Georgian Silver Salver by Richard Rugg London 1768 1745

A Superb Georgian Silver Salver by Richard Rugg London 1768 1745enquire A very good large George III silver salver of circular form. The cast border of shell and scrolling beaded decoration. The central plate bright cut engraved with flowers and foliage. The centre with an armorial crest within a shaped cartouche. The whole standing on four ball and claw feet. Marked to the underside for London 1768 by Richard Rugg the specialist salver maker. This is a magnificent large salver with no damage or repairs. The

Glasses had no place on the dinner table until about 1770

The suite is in overall superb condition

Hallmarks are well struck and clear throughout

It stands flat and true on a tabletop and is of the very highest quality silversmithing

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9ozT (308g)

Fully hallmarked to the body for London circa 1680 (date letter partially rubbed) by SH (linked)

The dates are 1813 (S)

beating William Bromley by forty-three votes

An excellent silver salver with scrolling shell pattern rim and the whole resting on four hoof feet

The central bowl of the basket engraved with a vacant rocaille cartouche

In ancient Greek mythology the Ram's head was a symbol of energy and will