The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A Georgian English silver salver dating from 260 years ago !!!
The beauty of English silver is you can verify the exact age through the hallmarks ( see my blog )
But this salver is soooo old! By Ebenezer Coker it still retains some details – like the three ball and claw feet and the crimped border
The polished ( much!) centre of the salver is engraved with a finely detailed coat of arms ( more research and we might even find out who commissioned this piece)
An amazing treasure but still affordable and that can be used in a modern home
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low