A George III Irish silver oval salver, maker's mark JL, Dublin last quarter 18th century, with a beaded, pierced and engraved rim, engraved with a floral swag band, a crest and a shield within swags and pendants, on four anthemion bracket feet, 24.5cm (9 1/2in) long, 330g (10.6 oz) The maker's maker attribution is uncertain and could be John Laughlin, Junior; John Lloyd, Senior or John Locker. The arms belong to Richard O'FARRELL Esqr. (1729-1790), who in 1751 married the heiress Letitia O'MORE only surviving daughter of James O'MORE (died 1779) of Balyna Co. Kildare and Mary nee MADDEN. After their marriage the family adopted the family name MORE-O'FARRELL. One of the issues in identification is that the arms of Richard O'FARRELL use the crest of the O'MORE family in preference to their own crest, which is blazoned: issuant from ducal coronet a greyhound courant. The item may as a result may be intended for use by Mary O'FARRELL nee O'MORE. Her father James O'MORE was the last male descendant of the family to use the O'MO(O)RE name. The O'MORE family are the last descendants of the Lord Leix. They are an ancient family of Ireland and substantial landowners, notably descendants of the family as MORE-O'FARRELL held the Balyna estate until 1960. The family were identified as being associated with the 1641 Irish Rebellion. The O'FARRELL or O'FERRALL family are also an ancient family of Ireland who arrived from Spain during the 4th century BC. Condition Report: Maker's mark lightly rubbed, rest are clear Wobbles No splits to the border Engraving is lightly rubbed One foot repaired Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer