A George I Irish sterling silver footed salver or tazza, Dublin 1723 by Joseph Walker (active 1690-1722)

Of circular form with a moulded rim, all upon a trumpet foot with a cut card work junction. The field centre engraved with a mid-18^th century coat of arms in an asymmetrical rocaille C scroll cartouche with foliage surround, all surmounted by a crest of a unicorn’s head erased. Scratch weight 13-01. Fully marked underneath and with town mark to the foot rim edge.

Diameter – 20.8 cm / 8.25 inches

Weight – 409 grams / 13.15 ozt

A pair of Queen Anne tazza by Walker of 1702 sold Christie’s London 22 Nov 2022, lot 146 (£4,032 incl. prem)