A Victorian silver salver, Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, London, 1880

of hexafoil shape, husks, leafshell and bead border, engraved with circular panels of fruit or flowers around a presentation inscription on the occasion of Florence Milnes's wedding, dated April 1882, three ball and claw feet

Garrard & Company Ltd., The Marchioness of Crewe, Inventory of Plate at 50 Charles Street, 20 December 1950, p.5.

engraved inscription worn, one minor split to rim at 4 o'clock, otherwise good condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The inscription reads: 'Presented to / The Honourable Florence Milnes/ on the occasion of / Her Marriage / by a few of the / Tennants on the Fryston Estates / viz / W^m Brook, Thom^s Owston, Cec. C. Rooson / and the Fryston Coal Company / April 1882.'

The Hon. Florence Ellen Hungerford Milnes (1855-1923) was the daughter of Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton and Hon. Annabella Hungerford Crewe. She married Maj.-Gen. Hon. Arthur Henry Henniker-Major, son of John Henniker-Major, 4th Baron Henniker of Stratford-upon-Slaney and Anna Kerrison, on 20 June 1882.1 She died on 4 April 1923, without issue.