A rare George I Irish sterling silver spoon tray, Dublin 1726 by Henry Daniel (active 1710-37)

Of oval form with scalloped rim and fluted edge. The centre later engraved with a crest of a tower. Marked to field edge with makers mark (Bennett 186), date letter and town mark.

Length – 18.4 cm / 7.25 inches

Weight – 81 grams / 2.6 ozt

An oval spoon tray with a fluted edge made in Limerick circa 1730 is illustrated in Bennett. D., (1984), Collecting Irish Silver 1637-1900, London: Souvenir Press. P.38.