MARK OF RICHARD RUGG, LONDON, 1781

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A George III silver salver
Mark of Richard Rugg, London, 1781
Circular, with beaded and bright-cut engraved borders, on four bracket feet, the centre engraved with a crest and motto within urn, husk and bright-cut mantling, the reverse engraved with a presentation inscription, marked on reverse
16in. (41cm.) diam.
61oz. (1,925gr.)
The inscription reads, 'A Gift from the Light Infantry Company of Kingston, Jamaica, to Hugh Polson Esq.'

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Lot Essay

A monumental inscription in Kingston records the death of 'Jean, daughter of Samuel Gregory of the town, born 30 November 1753, died 12 October 1776 erected by her husband Hugh Polson, Esquire'. Also a list of wills with Jamaican associations records the proving of a will in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury for a Hugh Polson on November 1794, however he is recorded to have been 'of Devon' at the time of his death.

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