Antique 1889 Sterling Silver Footed Salver by Martin, Hall & Co. London 8 1/4"

Description

Antique 1889 Sterling Silver Footed Salver by *Martin, Hall & Co. London 8 1/4":
- measures 8 1/4" diameter, 1" feet
- weighs 324 g
- marked, "RM-EH" in a lozenge for Richard Martin and Ebenezer Hall Co.
- marked Sheffield, Sterling, London, "O" for 1889, and Victoria duty mark
- model 5153, from Goldsmith and Silversmith's, London
- very intricate floral engraving
- very good condition with no damage, age related scratches
* The Sheffield firm of Wilkinson & Roberts was established in 1820. The firm's chronology is: John Roberts (1836), Roberts & Hall ( 1846), Martin Hall & Co (1854), Martin Hall & Co Ltd (1866-1936). Martin Hall & Co was one of the best known British silver manufacturers and participated in many international exhibitions including the Crystal Palace 1851 Great Exhibition. The makers mark was registered between 1863 and 1878.