GEORGE III SILVER SALVER.

GEORGE III SILVER SALVER. Joseph Heriot, London, 1787. Beaded rim enclosing two armorial cartouches surrounded by a presentation inscription “FANNY N. N. BECKETT, The Gift of her Aunt Louisa Bullock, Nov. 23, 1850. The Gift of the Hon’ble East India Company to Robert Maw Esq’r Commander of the Asia East Indiaman for gallantly defending the said ship against a French frigate of 44 guns in the Straights of Malacca September, 1782”. One cartouche has a recumbent camel on a pillow above a shield with three sections having three birds over two birds over one bird with flower garland sides. The second cartouche having a crossed shield with Knights head and standing lion holding crown. All flanked by two rampant lions holding flags and bottom banner “AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE”. The oval tray supported by four scroll ending feet with bead decoration. A similar gift inscription is on the reverse of the salver. NOTE: Research indicates that the ship “Asia” was built in 1780 in London and was of 816 tons with a length of 143’ having three decks. It had six voyages for the East India Company and its first voyage was captained by Robert Maw. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (FW Woolworth Dept. Store). WEIGHT: 54 tr. oz. SIZE: 1-3/4” h x 17-3/4” x 13-1/2”. CONDITION: A few small dimples, generally very good. 9-29511 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	618	$5,175.00	GEORGE III SILVER SALVER. Joseph Heriot, London, 1787. Beaded rim enclosing two armorial cartouches surrounded by a presentation inscription “FANNY N. N. BECKETT, The Gift of her Aunt Louisa Bullock, Nov. 23, 1850. The Gift of the Hon’ble East India Company to Robert Maw Esq’r Commander of the Asia East Indiaman for gallantly defending the said ship against a French frigate of 44 guns in the Straights of Malacca September, 1782”. One cartouche has a recumbent camel on a pillow above a shield with three sections having three birds over two birds over one bird with flower garland sides. The second cartouche having a crossed shield with Knights head and standing lion holding crown. All flanked by two rampant lions holding flags and bottom banner “AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE”. The oval tray supported by four scroll ending feet with bead decoration. A similar gift inscription is on the reverse of the salver. NOTE: Research indicates that the ship “Asia” was built in 1780 in London and was of 816 tons with a length of 143’ having three decks. It had six voyages for the East India Company and its first voyage was captained by Robert Maw. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (FW Woolworth Dept. Store). WEIGHT: 54 tr. oz. SIZE: 1-3/4” h x 17-3/4” x 13-1/2”. CONDITION: A few small dimples, generally very good. 9-29511 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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