Lot 24
William IV large ornate presentation salver, the wide outer rim pierced and embossed with...
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Lot 24
William IV large ornate presentation salver, the wide outer rim pierced and embossed with...
Lot 24
Lot Description
William IV large ornate presentation salver, the wide outer rim pierced and embossed with trailing and fruiting vine in between scrolling shell and foliate borders and interspersed with a repeated relief moulded head of Bacchus, the centre chased with race horses and their jockey's amongst scrolling foliage and surrounding a central engraved circular panel (see below), the whole standing on three applied shell and acanthus leaf moulded feet. Hallmarked J E Terrey & Co (John Edward Terry), London 1835. Maximum diameter measures 24 inches (61cm), approximate weight 184 ozt (5723 grams).
Engraved to the centre 'Nine Subscribers Reigate Races 1836 The Croydon Piece of Plate. Value 100 Guineas. Added to a Sweepstakes of 10 Sov: each; Presented by John Harman Esq (one of the stewards) from the Inhabitants of Croydon and its Neighbourhood. Won by Mr Robertson's Ches: g. Olympic by Reveller out of Whiz-Gig by Rubens out of Penelope. beating Mr Gardnor's Ethilda Mr Dockeray's Leander and Mr Crommilin's Zitella.'
Also engraved lower down 'Lamb Ludgate Hill fecit'.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The overall condition of the salver and the decoration appears to be good. There is general light wear and surface marks and scratches. The scratches are more noticeable to the areas of plain silver. There are remnants of polish all over and especially to the relief moulded outer rim. There are a couple of cracks in the metal near to the applied feet, one in particular is quite large. Hallmarks to the reverse are clear and legible.
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