1953.74

John Holland (Maker)

General Description: A mid 18th century circular salver with scalloped edge on three feet. The top is engraved and chased with a border of shells and scrollwork. At the centre is the Coat of Arms for Admiral Philip Durell. The reverse shows markings of where the surface decoration has been heavily engraved and chased. (, )
Associated Information: Part of a set belonging to Admiral Durell and bearing his Coat of Arms. Philip Durell (1707-1766) was a Royal Navy Officer who became Port Admiral at Plymouth in 1761.Durell was promoted to Captain in 1742 and was successfully involved in the Siege of Louisbourg during the War of the Austrian Succession in 1745. He was given the Freedom of the City of Plymouth whilst he was Port Admiral in 1762 (see declaration 1953.77). (, )

, 1745 - 1746

London (Maker)

18th century

whole: silver