The cast rococo gadrooned rim with  double shells at intervals, on four volute feet. 33cm diameter, Scratch weight 39=19, 38ozs.

Engraved with contemporary armorials; likely to be those of Phipps family, there are a couple of possible branches of that family that it might be, of which the most notable is still extant, ie, Marquises of Normanby. There are a number of branches of this family, long seated in Wiltshire, at Heywood House, Westbury and at Leighton House.

Edward Wakelin was a very important Silversmith, examples of his work are held by some of the most prestigious  institutions, including; The Met in New York, Victoria & Albert in London and Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Collection.

Edward Wakelin was apprenticed to the highly important Huguenot Silversmith John le Sage.

At the time this item was made, Edward Wakelin’s workshop was Panton Street.