A rare early George III Suite of Salvers, in sizes, made in London in 1765 by John Crouch I & Thomas Hannam
A rare early George III Suite of Salvers, in sizes, made in London in 1765 by John Crouch I & Thomas Hannam
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The Salvers each stand on three hoof feet and have a shaped circular form, with raised rim decorated with various raying shells, in sizes. Each is engraved in the centre with a contemporary Armorial surrounded by an unusual, and finely executed, cartouche displaying Chinoiserie architectural details, floral and foliate sprays, as well as butterflies and a swan swimming on water. The armorial is also surrounded by engraved scrolls and Rococo shell details. Each is in excellent condition and each is very well marked on the reverse. The Arms are those as used by the Grassell family. It is unusual to find a set of Salvers, in sizes, which have remained together over all of the centuries and not been separated. John Crouch & Thomas Hannam were specialist Salver and Tray makers, with workshops at 28 Giltspur Street, when these pieces were made. The larger salvers would have been used to serve drinks and the smaller ones to stand hot items on, when placed on the dining table, or to bring individual glasses to the table.
Largest Salver:
Diameter: 16 inches, 40cm.
Middle Sized Salver:
Diameter: 11.5 inches: 28.75 cm.
Pair of Salvers:
Diameter: 7.75 inches, 19.38 cm.
TOTAL WEIGHT: 107 oz the set
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