Salver by W.C., London

Salver 1775 - 1776

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silver, metalwork-silver, sculpture

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simple decoration style

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decorative element

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silver

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egg art

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old engraving style

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jewelry design

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ring

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culinary art

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appetizing

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metalwork-silver

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stoneware

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sculpture

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decorative-art

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limited decorative element

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arm

This silver salver, created in London between 1775 and 1776, showcases the craftsmanship of the period. The elegant, circular form is adorned with a delicate, engraved border. The central motif features a coat of arms, reflecting the importance of heraldry in 18th-century society. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the refined taste and skilled artistry of silversmiths during the Georgian era.

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