GEORGE II SILVER FOOTED SALVER.

GEORGE II SILVER FOOTED SALVER. William Peaston, London, 1747. Circular Chippendale salver having a shell and scroll raised rim. Central area engraved with a large coat of arms having a Knight in armor and a rampant horse flanking a crowned reserve with the motto “NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT EX BENE MERTTO” (“Engraved with the motto of Scotland and the Order of the Thistle”). Central round area showing a spread winged eagle encompassing a shield against a stippled background. The salver raised on four large scrolled feet. Bottom has two armorial crests, one of a Knights arm holding a broken spear, the other with a spread winged dragon perched on a flaming bowl. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (FW Woolworth Dept. Store). WEIGHT: 83 tr. oz. SIZE: 18-3/4” dia x 1-3/4” h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29519 (3,000-5,000)

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
	614	$6,900.00	GEORGE II SILVER FOOTED SALVER. William Peaston, London, 1747. Circular Chippendale salver having a shell and scroll raised rim. Central area engraved with a large coat of arms having a Knight in armor and a rampant horse flanking a crowned reserve with the motto “NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT EX BENE MERTTO” (“Engraved with the motto of Scotland and the Order of the Thistle”). Central round area showing a spread winged eagle encompassing a shield against a stippled background. The salver raised on four large scrolled feet. Bottom has two armorial crests, one of a Knights arm holding a broken spear, the other with a spread winged dragon perched on a flaming bowl. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (FW Woolworth Dept. Store). WEIGHT: 83 tr. oz. SIZE: 18-3/4” dia x 1-3/4” h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29519 (3,000-5,000) 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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