Of circular form upon a spreading circular foot, the swing handle with central acanthus rosette with overlapping arched section enclosing rosettes. A die-stamped rim of roses, flowers and C scrolls, the lobed scalloped sections of the body with flat chased foliate sprigs. Fully marked to rim, lion passant and duty mark only to handle. Diameter - 32.2 cm / 11.85 inches Weight – 994 grams / 31.96 oztProvenance:Collection of Frank Graham, who published Margaret A. V. Gill (1978) a handbook of Newcastle silver.Notes:Illustrated: Margaret A. V. Gill (1978) a handbook of Newcastle silver, Newcastle on Tyme: Adam Graham, p. 63, fig. 26. George Samuel Lewis working Mosley Street, Newcastle. Initially in a partnership with John Wright from 1812-24. Working on his own account from at least the 3rd April 1824, he removed the IW section of the punch of his partnership. By 1845 he was offering “the whole of his present Stock, at Cost Price, for Cash (…)”.