Coming up for sale at Bonhams in London on April 16 is this silver salver, presented to a Kent mason in 1879. The top end of the estimate is £1,500.
The catalogue description reads:
MASONIC INTEREST: A large Victorian silver presentation salver
by Joseph & Albert Savory, London 1850
Shaped circular form with raised shell embellished scroll rim, the centre engraved with a band of ornate foliate scrolls around an engraved presentation inscription: "Presented to Bro. J.H. Cambridge, In recognition of the ability & energy displayed by him during his term of office as Worshipful Master of the Kent Lodge No. 15, 12th March 1879. J. Wharman P.M.", raised on three oak shell embellished scrolling bracket feet, diameter 43cm, weight 68oz.
Shaped circular form with raised shell embellished scroll rim, the centre engraved with a band of ornate foliate scrolls around an engraved presentation inscription: "Presented to Bro. J.H. Cambridge, In recognition of the ability & energy displayed by him during his term of office as Worshipful Master of the Kent Lodge No. 15, 12th March 1879. J. Wharman P.M.", raised on three oak shell embellished scrolling bracket feet, diameter 43cm, weight 68oz.
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