A George II silver salver

A George II silver salver, by James Morison, London 1747, circular form, shell and scroll border, the centre with chased foliate and scroll decoration, and engraved with an armorial, on three gnarl feet, diameter 37cm, approx. weight 50oz. The arms are those of Crompton of Milford House, Derbyshire. Samuel Crompton who died in 1757 was an eminent banker. His eldest son, also Samuel, was three times Mayor of Derby between 1758-1768.