George III Antique Silver Salver


Date: 1763

Maker: Ebenezer Coker

Country: England

Stock: 10104

Description

A pretty little antique silver salver of plain design with a shaped shell border. Hand engraved to the centre is a crest above a coronet. These small size trays are often referred to as waiters and are ideal for use with small objects such as glasses and bottles.

Weight 193 grams, 6.2 troy ounces.
Diameter 17cm. Height 2.4cm.
London 1763.
Maker Ebenezer Coker.
Sterling silver.

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

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 and 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.

Biography

Ebenezer Coker

Ebenezer Coker, apprenticed to Joseph Smith 1728, free 1740. First mark entered 1738, 2nd mark 1739, 3rd mark 1745, 4th mark 1751, 5th mark circa 1758. Another mark was entered in partnership with Thomas Hannam 1759. Specialist candlestick and salver maker.

Condition

This charming salver is in very good silver. Crisp engraving.

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