Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 29 Apr 2014
A George II provincial silver salver
A George II provincial silver salver,
by William Partis, Newcastle 1739,
shaped circular form, moulded border, the centre engraved with a crest within foliate scroll mantling, on four scroll legs, later inscribed to underside, 'Newcastle 1758', diameter 32.5cm, approx. weight 30oz.
The crest and motto is that of MacPherson of Inverness-shire.