Salver with arms of Judith Jodrell

Possibly by John Swift  (British, active 1725–ca. 1796)

Date:
1738/39
Culture:
British, London
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall (confirmed): 2 7/8 in., 153 oz. 2 dwt. (7.3 cm, 4.7625kg) Other (diameter max.): 24 in. (61 cm)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
Bequest of Ogden Livingston Mills, 1937
Accession Number:
38.21.5
  • Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

    Inscription: (On back within flower spray cartouche): Eliza. Squire & Eliza. Northcote / MEMOR ESTO / 1739, and foliate cypher composed of letters J J, and weight, oz dwt / 155 - 0

    Marking: [1] maker's mark, I.S., pellet between, in oval, possibly John Swift (Grimwade 1651) [2] lion passant; [3] c, London date letter for 1738-39; [4] leopard's head crowned; Location of marks: All on back in a row

  • Provenance

    Odgen Livingston Mills (until 1937; bequeathed to MMA)

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