A historically important inscribed Victorian sterling silver salver from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, William Ker Reid, London, circa 1840

Lot #36 - A historically important inscribed Victorian sterling silver salver from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, William Ker Reid, London, circa 1840

Auction House:

Sotheby's Australia
Sale Name:

Treasures: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
Sale Date:

24 Oct 2018 ~ 6pm (AEST)
Lot #:

36
Lot Description:

A historically important inscribed Victorian sterling silver salver from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, William Ker Reid, London, circa 1840
the body of shaped circular outline with a pie-crust edge, the rim moulded with Acanthus leaves and c-scrolls, inscribed 'Presented / TO / William Lonsdale Esqre / BY CERTAIN INHABITANTS / of the / TOWN & DISTRICT OF / MELBOURNE, / Port Phillip / IN TESTIMONY OF THEIR HIGH REGARD / for his Public & Private Character. / A.D. 1839', within a foliate surround, above pierced and leaf cast scroll feet
approximately 884 gms total weight of silver, 30.5 cm diameter
Estimate:

A$30,000 - 50,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Silver

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