A large George III silver salver

A large George III silver salver,

over stamped with maker's mark of possibly John Swift, London 1776,

circular form, the centre with an armorial and motto, the underside scratch initialled 'G' over 'I.S', and with a later inscription, on four claw and ball feet, diameter 38cm, approx. weight 44.5oz.

The arms of Curtis Miranda Lampson, b. 1806, a native of Vermont, USA who was naturalized a British subject in 1846. As a Director of the Atlantic Telegraph Company he displayed great energy and perseverance on his achievement in laying the Atlantic Cable and was created a baronet in 1866 after these arms had been granted. Sir Curtis died in 1885 leaving two sons, a daughter and 6 grandchildren.