A George III Antique Silver Salver 1

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John King was a silversmith working in London during the 18th century. He was apprenticed in 1750 to Henry Brind and was then passed over to William Shaw in 1751.

He was free by 1757 and entered his first mark as a plate worker in 1775 from an address in Little Britain, Smithfield, London. He continued to enter new marks with another in 1775, and then further marks in 1777, 1779, 1785. In 1789 he had moved to Moor Lane, where he is recorded as being until 1800.

In 1780, his son, Joseph, was apprenticed to him - also as a plate worker.

John King

Antique Silver George III Salver made in 1786

A delightful George III silver salver of circular form. The salver has a bead edge and stands on three shaped and engraved feet.


Date	1786
Made By	John King
Location	London
Stock Number	W79x26

Antique Silver George III Salver made in 1786

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