A George I Britannia Silver Salver, Paul De Lamerie, London, 1717

A George I Britannia silver salver, Paul de Lamerie, London, 1717. Engraved in center with a coat-of-arms, underside with block initials GD, marked to underside and with scratch weight 7"5. “Paul de Lamerie is regarded as the Rembrandt of British silversmiths” An A-Z of Metalwork, Victoria and Albert Museum. “He was being referred to as the "King's silversmith" in 1717” Paul de Lamerie - his life and work, www.edinburghsilver.co.

Britannia Silver with 4 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: Paul de Lamerie
Britannia: The Mark that indicates Britannia Silver
Lion head erased: City of London
The Date Letter: 1717

HxLxD 0,87in x 6,30in x 6,30in

7,55oz

Private collection

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the base of the salver.