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Salver

Datec. 1747 - 1749

Mediumsilver

Dimensions1 1/8 × 6 5/16 inches (2.9 × 16 cm)

MarkingsHallmark: an alligator head guild mark representing Jamaica, a CA maker's mark indicating the piece was made by Charles Allen, and CW, the assay mark of Charles Wood, the assay master, or official responsible for the quality of Jamaican silver from 1747-49.

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bolton, Jr.

Object numberOT1960.12

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis silver salver was presented to the Reverand William Jay (d. 1855), father of the architect of the Owens-Thomas House and the Telfair Academy. Inscribed: THE JUVENILE MEMBERS/of the ChurchS Congregation/of Argyle Chapel present this salver bearing/A GOLD MEDAL/Commemorative of the Event/AS A TRIBUTE/of Affection to their highly esteemed Pastor, the/Revd. William Jay,/on the Completion of the Jubilee of his Ministerial Labours,/with sincere hope that He may/long be spared to them as their/Shepard/BATH, 30 JANUARY, 1841

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