Antique Sterling Silver Salver 1

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Gabriel Sleath, the son of a tallow chandler, was a London goldsmith and silversmith. He was an outspoken critic of Huguenot goldsmiths working in England. Sleath was born in Barnet, London in 1674 and died in Barnet c. March, 1756.

A very fine and important maker of holloware such as salvers and coffee pots.

First mark entered in 1707. In 1753, he entered into a partnership with Francis Crump (his former apprentice).

Gabriel Sleath

Antique Silver Salver made in 1735

An antique silver early George II salver with a mask punctuated border. The masks carved on the border are a most unusual feature, and are reminiscent of the...

An antique silver early George II salver with a mask punctuated border. The masks carved on the border are a most unusual feature, and are reminiscent of the famous Grinling Gibbons carvings of the period.

Date	1735
Made By	Gabriel Sleath
Location	London
Stock Number	SA82x38

Antique Silver Salver made in 1735

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