18th Century Dutch(?) Salver, SM

[Granmaa]

Can anyone identify where this salver was made by the engraving and mark?

Miles

[admin]

Hi Miles,
Motto is from Martial - http://books.google.com/books?id=YJo_AAAAIAAJ

3603. Quod sis esse velis, nihilque malis. Martial.–
" Be content in the station assigned to you, and do not wish to appear greater than you are."
" Choose what you are, no other state prefer."

What makes you think it is Dutch?

Regards, Tom

[dognose]

Seven pearls on a crown would indicate the status of a Barron in the Netherlands, Belgium, Russia and the German speaking countries.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_(heraldry)

Trev.

[Granmaa]

Thank you both.
I thought it was Dutch, though I'm certainly not sure, because of the style of the engraving. I need to find a coat-of-arms buff who can tell me for certain.

Miles