Salver (part of a coffee service) 1724

This square, brass salver, part of a larger coffee service, was created by English silversmith Edward Pearce in 1724. It is engraved with the royal cypher "G.R." (for George Rex) and a crown. The salver was intended for serving coffee or other beverages and reflects the sophisticated tastes of the period. The piece is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This object is an excellent example of 18th-century English silver craftsmanship.