Very smart-looking George IV sterling silver rectangular salver on four feet and of heavy gauge. London 1836 by John, Henry and Charles Lias. The plain salver has a bold gadroon border and each of the feet is edged with gadrooning. The centre of the salver has contemporary engraving of a coat of arms with crest above and motto beneath "JE NOUBLIERAY JAMAIS". The full set of hallmarks and the makers' mark are stamped on the reverse of the salver and are crisp and clear.
Maker :- John, Henry and Charles Lias
Condition :-Excellent condition with crisp engraving and hallmarks
Hallmarked :- London 1836
Size :-
11 inches (27.9 cm) long
8.6 inches (21.8 cm) wide
1 inch (2.5 cm) high
Weight :- 22 ozt (684.3 g)
Rectangular salvers are much loved by butlers for handing round a small number of drinks. Also, in many ways they are even more versatile than circular salvers.