Lot 2215

Description

George III, sterling silver salver, hallmarked London, 1801, by Peter and Ann Bateman, of large circular form with scalloped edges and applied floral and scroll work, on four scrolled feet, the surface highly engraved with floral and shell motifs, the Darley coat of arms to the centre above the inscription "Presented To / Charles Albert Darley Esq / Of Burton Field House, Stamford Bridge, / on the First Day of October 1808: / accompanied with a complete Tea and Coffee Service / By Above 300 of His Friends / as an Expression of their Approbation / of his public Services as a Magistrate / and as Chairman of the Guardians / of the Pocklington Poor Law Union, / Rev A.B.Baird MA. DD / Oct. 19. 1927.", (45.5cm diameter, 4cm high, 1.910 kg total weight). Extremely fine and a rare and important piece of presentation silver.

Ex Dr John M.Bennett A.M. Collection.