A George III silver salver, by Richard Rugg 1763 of shaped-circular form with beaded rim, raised on three pad feet, the centre engraved with a coat of arms, diameter 30 cm, weight 31.8oz, weight 902gms. Reference: For a similar salver see Bonhams Knightsbridge, Silver & Vertu, 13 June, lot 363. Note: Richard Rugg was a specialist in making salvers
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- George Iii - George III (1738 - 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820.
- Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
- Salver - A plate or tray used for the formal offering of food, drink, letters or visiting cards, usually of silver plate, silver or silver-gilt. Large, heavy, oblong or oval silver salvers evolved into what we know as trays in the 18th century. Small, flat salvers are known as waiters.
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