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Silver salver made in Glasgow

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Postcard of Silver salver made in Glasgow.
000-100-001-075-C
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Silver salver made in Glasgow

A salver is a slightly concave dish for displaying food on the table. This silver example, dated 1896-7, was made in Glasgow by James Forrest.

The salver is chased and engraved with 'celtic' designs in the centre and classical motifs on the raised edge.


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Online ID: 000-100-001-075-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 1165
Date: 1896 - 1897
1896-7
Material: Silver. Inscription: J.F.; [Glasgow mark]; Z
Dimensions: 23 mm H x 381 mm D
What: Salver / tray
Subject: Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who: James Forrest, Glasgow (Silversmith)
Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Event:
Description: Circular silver salver or tray with a flat bottom chased and engraved with Celtic designs and a raised edge with classical motifs in low relief, by James Forrest, Glasgow, 1896 - 1897
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