A George II sterling silver teapot stand or waiter, London 1744 by Robert Abercromby (first mark alone reg. 5th Oct 1731) Of shaped circular form with shaped cavetto edge and shell capped rim, raised on three pad feet. Plain field. Fully marked to reverse and with scratch weight 8 = 0. Diameter – 16.8 cm / 6.6 inches Weight – 213 grams / 6.85 ozt Abercromby was a specialist in salver production, although there is no record of his freedom or apprenticeship he may be the Robert Abercromby who was a journeyman for John Carnaby in Newcastle in the 1720’s, he first registered a mark with George Hindmarsh on the 11th May 1731. When this partnership dissolved, he registered a mark on his own from New Rents, St. Martin’s Le Grand, where he continued to operate upon registering later marks.