An 18th-century Maltese silver-footed salver,

An 18th-century Maltese silver-footed salver,
Emmanuel Pinto period (1741-1773), maker's mark FV, possibly for Fillippo Vella, the foot with another mark, possibly a different maker's mark,
lobed circular form, moulded border, the centre engraved with a cypher, the screw-off foot possibly associated, diameter 28.3cm, approx. weight 19oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.