A George III sterling silver salver, London 1787 by John Crouch I and Thomas Hannam

Of circular form with cavetto edge and gadrooned rim, raised on three gadrooned scroll tipped bracket feet. The otherwise plain field engraved with large contemporaneous initials RJ in flourished cursive script embellished with floral sprigs including morning glory and roses. Fully marked to the reverse.

Diameter – 36 cm / 14.2 inches

Weight – 1386 grams / 44.56 ozt