A George III silver salver by Elizabeth Jones, London 1786, ...

Hammer

£380

A George III silver salver by Elizabeth Jones, London 1786, of plain circular form, with beaded rim and raised on three bracket feet, 21.7cm (8.5in), 328g, (10.5oz) One of the few women silversmiths of the 18th century Elizabeth Jones was the widow of Robert Jones, but this is uncertain. She is known to have registered her mark on 15th January 1783 and has been ascribed an address at 49 Bartholomew Close. At the time her occupation was listed as plateworker. She specialized in the production of salvers and trays. No record either of apprenticeship or of freedom has been found. There are two pieces by her in the collection of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, a George III teapot stand of 1783 and a George III tray.