Lot 806
A George II salver
Auction: 13 March 2013 at 10:00 GMT
Description
maker's mark lacking, London 1733, of circular outline with scalloped rim, the flat chased border with alternating shaped cartouches of fishscale, trellis and floral decoration, the centre with rococo classical display with armorial, raised four scroll feet, the underside with scratch weight 90=15 engraved
Dimensions
diameter 44cm, 88.9oz
Footnote
Heralrdy:
These appear to be the arms of
Sir Jacob Downing, 4th baronet of East Hatley, Cambridgeshire.
He was son of Charles Downing, Comptroller of the Household, and Sarah Garrard.
and was heir to his cousin, Sir George Downing KCB MP, 3rd baronet.
Sir George died without issue in 1749 having bequeathed (1717) his property to
his nephew, Jacob, with the proviso that if Jacob's line failed the estate should
found Downing College, Cambridge.
Although Sir Jacob married a Miss Price he died without issue in 1764
and after much litigation Downing College was founded in 1800.