Museum Collections
Luce Center
Salver
Object Number:
1951.310
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 19 5/8 in. ( 4.4 x 49.8 cm )
Marks:
Maker's mark: stamped on base: in a circle, "FLETCHER & GARDINER." in roman letters around, "PHILA" in a rectangle
Inscriptions: engraved at center of obverse in form of circular reserve surrounded by mantling of vertical scrolled swags, surmounted by sc
Description:
Wrought and cast silver salver; flat, circular dish with applied, convex sides and flared rim; applied, cast gadrooned and scroll band with shell and leaf motifs applied around the edge of the rim; circular reserve in the center of the dish surrounded by engraved foliate scroll decoration; dish seated on three cast paw feet with anthemion joints; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





