William Laver
William Laver, London silversmith, listed by Grimwade as apprenticed to Benjamin Laver; he was either Benjamin Laver’s son and apprenticed in 1774 or son of a Whitechapel dyer and apprenticed in 1775. Free 1787. Mark entered 1789.
William Laver
William Laver, London silversmith, listed by Grimwade as apprenticed to Benjamin Laver; he was either Benjamin Laver’s son and apprenticed in 1774 or son of a Whitechapel dyer and apprenticed in 1775. Free 1787. Mark entered 1789.
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1790
William Laver
10202 George III Antique Silver Tureens
£4,950>
An elegant pair of silver sauce tureens of boat shaped form having broad sweeping handles and cast silver lid finials beautifully modelled in the form of a lion. The decoration, typical of the late 18th century, has gadroon borders and half fluted body. Particularly nice are the matching removeable liners, an unusual and very useful feature. Total weight 1977 grams, 63.5 troy ounces. Height 18cm (to top of handle). Spread 19cm. London 1790. Maker William Laver. Sterling silver.