Circular Sheffield plate salver
A circular Sheffield plate salver on four feet, decorated with Greek key pattern and scrolled decoration, with a pierced gallery and beaded border. Inscribed in the centre: 'PRESENTED / to Captain Deacon/of the ship / 'Prince of Wales' / by the / CUDDY PASSENGERS / as a Token of Respect. / Oct 16th 1862'. The 'Prince of Wales' was built in 1842 by Greens of Blackwall.
Object Details
| ID: | ZBA3090 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Tray |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | James Dixon & Sons |
| Vessels: | Prince of Wales (1842) |
| Date made: | 1862 |
| People: | Deacon |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 40 x 365 mm |