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.

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