A sterling silver salver, j. Gloster Ltd, Birmingham, 1964/5,…
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A sterling silver salver, j. Gloster Ltd, Birmingham, 1964/5, circular with a shaped and foliate-cast edge, on three barrel feet, the centre engraved 'Mr and Mrs L.H. Dorman, with Best Wishes, Silver Wedding Anniversary, 5th November, 1966, From Mr and Mrs Cheng Tsang Man, Singapore', weight 846gr diameter 30 cm
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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