Waiter
1726-1727 (made)
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The waiter is similar to although smaller than a salver which is a particular type of flat, serving dish, with no handle. It was intended to be carried by a servant to present a glass, letter, visiting card etc. Often they were circular but they could also be square or polygonal with rounded corners or lobed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, raised edge and engraved |
| Brief description | Wailter, silver, London hallmarks for 1726-27, mark of William Paradise (possibly). |
| Physical description | Waiter, silver, square with a plain moulded rim and indented corners, resting on four scroll feet. The centre engraved with a coat of arms. |
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| Credit line | Lt. Col. G. B. Croft-Lyons Bequest |
| Object history | Bequest - Croft Lyon |
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| Summary | The waiter is similar to although smaller than a salver which is a particular type of flat, serving dish, with no handle. It was intended to be carried by a servant to present a glass, letter, visiting card etc. Often they were circular but they could also be square or polygonal with rounded corners or lobed. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.853-1926 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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