Lot 610
Silver Tag by Sir David Salomons – England, Mid 19th Century
Decorated silver-tag [for a sheriff?], engraved dedication by Sir David Salomons. England, ca. 1856. English silver marks .
"Presented by the right honorable David Salomons, Lord Mayor... to Lucas Huoghton Esqr , member of the committee". Sir David Salomons (1797-1873), prominent figure in the struggle of granting emancipations to the Jews in England in the 19th century. The first Jewish Sheriff of London, its first Jewish Mayor, and one of first two Jewish members of the city's House of Commons. 9.3X6/1 cm. Good condition.
