A George III silver epergne / centrepiece: Naval and American Revolutionary War Interest

A George III silver epergne / centrepiece: Naval and American Revolutionary War Interest
John Wakelin & William Taylor, London 1780
The detachable oval bowl with applied rams mask and drop-ring handles, the bead rim above a bright engraved acanthus scrolling band flanking armorial engraved reserves, part fluted lower body, the oval open-work stand with four out-swept supports, each with a scroll terminal surmounted with a screw fitting bud finial, each of the four sides with an open-work laurel spray centred with a ribbon tied oval reserve, with further armorial engraving and presentation inscription to Captain Sir Richard Pearson, height 23cm, length of stand 36.5cm, weight 84.5oz.