Pair of salvers/patens
Description
Pair of Victorian silver salvers or patens returned to Hull Minster following the death of a relative.
A pair of highly decorated solid silver salvers, each with three moulded feet. Decorative scroll like motive adorns the upper side, with an identical inscription on each piece. At the centre an inscription reads
"PRESENTED/to/ The Reverend JH Henderson M.A/by/Members of the Congregation of/HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HULL/25th October 1848"
The pieces would have had jewels encrusting the edges. These have been gouged out by a previous owner, not the donor.
Hallmark notes
The hall mark indicates that the pieces were made in 1847 in Sheffield. The D and Crown indicate this.
Inscription and donor(s)
"PRESENTED/to/ The Reverend JH Henderson M.A/by/Members of the Congregation of/HOLY TRINITY CHURCH HULL/25th October 1848"
Small gaps in the scroll work indicate that small jewels would have studded the edge of each salver when created.
Subjects
| Forename(s) | Family name | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| JA | Henderson | October 1848 |
Physical attributes & manufacture
Condition
The silver is in good condition with only minor surface scratches. However, all of the jewels which would have surrounded the edge are now missing. There is no record of what these would have been.
