Salver, part of a presentation wine set presented to Captain W. Milne of the 'Brunswick'.

Circular silver salver, standing on three paw feet, engraved within the rim with a band of circular paterae, interspersed with bunches of grapes, acorns, pears, pineapples and pinks on a hatched ground, and an inner band of vine leaves.

Inscribed in the centre: 'Presented by the Underwriters of London, Glasgow, Greenock and Newcastle to CAPTAIN MILNE In Honor of his Sufferings & exemplary Perseverance in conducting the BRUNSWICK In the most perilous State from Fayal to Lisbon, 1795'.

The ship 'Brunswick' of 624 tons was built at Greenock in 1791. She was armed with 16 nine pounders and two three pounders. Owned by Hunter & Company, she was used mainly as a coastal transport. Lloyd's List for 24 April 1795 reported that the 'Brunswick' had arrived at Fayal in the Azores on her way to Portsmouth from Halifax with 13 feet of water in her hold, having sprung a leak at sea after a gale. Being unable to unload the ship, Captain Milne took on extra hands and proceeded to Lisbon. On 25 April she reached Lisbon and arrived at Portsmouth on 6 October.

Part of a set with a punch bowl (PLT0085), and goblets (PLT0087, PLT0088).