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Sterling Silver Salver by Wakely & Wheeler - Antique George V (1915)

Name: AC Silver
Address: 35b St Georges Terrace, Jesmond, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE2 2SU, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 240 2645
Price range: £100 - £50000

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver salver with Royal Air Force interest; an addition to our silver dining collection

SKU: A7247

Price: £1,755.00

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Sterling Silver Salver by Wakely & Wheeler - Antique George V (1915)

Description

This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver salver has a circular shaped form onto three feet.

The surface of this antique serving salver is embellished with the impressive contemporary engraved inscription 'Presernted to 2nd St Grant, from Lt Gol Gollier and Officers S.A.D Farnborough on the occasion of his marriage, September 30th 1913' .

This exceptional inscription is displayed below the Royal Flying Corps (RFC)* insignia and motto 'Per Ardua ad Astra' - Through struggles to the stars.

The impressive raised Chippendale style border is encompassed with applied moulded decoration to the rim.

This impressive salver is supported by three impressive volute scrolling feet, accented with single leaf designs.

The underside of the salver bears the retailer's mark 'Harrods, London S.W.'.

* The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the a branch of the British Army before and during the First World War; on 1 April 1918 the RFC merged with the Royal Naval Air Service to create the Royal Air Force.

View our full range of trays, salvers and platters at AC Silver

Maker: Wakely & Wheeler

Date: 1915

Origin: London, England

Condition

This antique serving salver is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The salver has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

There are some natural fire marks to the underside, as to be expected in keeping with age.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the salver are all very clear; the maker's mark has wear in keeping with location, but remains legible.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of antique silverware.

Dimensions

Diameter of rim 32.2cm/12.7"

Diameter of surface 24.7cm/9.7"

Height 3.2cm/1.3"

Weight

27.9 troy ounces/868g

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