Description

A rare antique silver octofoil salver with a scalloped border and standing on 3 curved panelled feet.

Weight 631 grams, 20.2 troy ounces.
Diameter 26.7 cm. Height 2.6 cm.
London 1728.
Maker William Darker.
Sterling silver.

These 8 sided salvers generally date between 1710 and 1730 and are extremely sought after.

Marks. Stamped on the top surface with a full set of English silver hallmarks.

Literature. From the 17th century until the reign of George I salvers were raised on a pedestal foot. This form is often called a “tazza”. By 1700 some were made with the foot unscrewing. Very occasionally this type will also have 3 or 4 feet so that the salver can be used on a lower level.
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.