Victorian sterling silver salver by Edward and John Barnard…
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Victorian sterling silver salver by Edward and John Barnard London 1854 with centre armorial crest, engraved decoration, upon scrolling feet diameter: 40.5 cm weight: 1673 grams
salver. A plate or tray used for the formal offering of food, drink, letters or visiting cards, usually of silver plate, silver or silver-gilt. Large, heavy, oblong or oval silver salvers evolved into what we know as trays in the 18th century. Small, flat salvers are known as waiters.
engraving. The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
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