Silver salver made in Glasgow

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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: 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
  Salver / tray
  
• 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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