An Ebenezer Coker Silver Footed Salver, London, England, circa 1755. Marks: (lion passant), (crowned leopard), u, EC...

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An Ebenezer Coker Silver Footed Salver, London, England, circa 1755
Marks: (lion passant), (crowned leopard), u, EC
2-1/4 inches high x 19 inches diameter (5.7 x 48.3 cm)
83.12 troy ounces

Inscribed: The Gift of the Right Worshipfull LEVANT COMPANY, To John Evans Esq. Commander of his Majesties Ship Preston for his great Care in Convoying their Ships to and from Turkey ANNO MDCCLIX The salver having cast swirling scroll and foliate border, interior ground with scrolled and floral chasework to outer margins, interior engraved with armorial crest surrounded by presentation inscription: The Gift of the Right Worshipfull LEVANT COMPANY, To John Evans Esq. Commander of his Majesties Ship Preston for his great Care in Convoying their Ships to and from Turkey ANNO MDCCLIX, raised on four ball-and-claw feet.

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