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Reference: S1745
Period: George V
Year: 1913
Silversmith: Elkington & Company
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 640.00
Weight: 265 grams
Dimensions: 19.3 cm diameter
Condition: Excellent, no dents, original feet with no damage or repairs.
Description: An interesting commemorative silver card tray (or small salver), with the traditional pie crust border of moulded shells and scrolls, made by Elkington. The tray has 3 cast feet, the traditional dragon claw on pearl, with lovely detail. The tray is very good quality, as you would expect of Elkington, quite heavy to hold. The tray is engraved "MEMENTO of ABERYSWYTH LIFEBOAT. ALFRED G.T. SMITH (Volunteer) Member of Crew. GALE of SEPTEMBER 26th 1899. (Unsuccessful Search) 1.20. A.M TO 8.0. A.M." Note incorrect spelling of Aberystwyth, I guess an easy mistake if you are not Welsh. Aberystwyth is a historic Welsh market town, now a University town and tourist destination, but previously an important Atlantic gateway. The Aberystwyth lifeboat station was established in 1861, it still operates today.
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Aberystwyth Lifeboat silver salver - Alfred Smith, Gale 1899
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Aberyswyth lifeboat alfred smith unsuccessful search
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Piecrust border silver salver
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Dragon claw on pearl silver foot
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Back of silver salver
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Birmingham silver hallmarks, Elkington
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Elkington & Co silver salver
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Aberystwyth lifeboat silver - scale
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Aberystwyth lifeboat circa 1900l - Is Alfred Smith in picture?
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