Chinese Export Porcelain Openwork Basket with Pitt Armorial Bombe Desk and Bookcase The Landing of the Pilgrims Side Chairs Penn's Treaty with the Indians

Artist/Maker Syng, Jr., Philip (1703-1789 & working 1726-1772) Date Made c.1760 Place Made Materials Metals; Silver Measurements Funds donated by Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Sphire in honor of the Bicentennial of the Signing of the Constitution Room Accession # 1974.002 American Silver Salver The salver was introduced in the seventeenth century as a small, circular tray on a high trumpet foot, and was used for passing a beverage cup or for serving a special delicacy.