A very good quality Victorian silver Tray London 1862
£ 4,950.00  make enquiry
By H Wilkinson London 1862
30 1/2 inches over the handles.
21 inches wide
164oz (5100g)
with presentation inscription:
Freedom of the press from taxation
this salver, together with a tea service is presented by the committee and friends of the press association
to John Francis Esquire
as a commemorative testimonial for his persistent efforts in promoting the repeal of the taxes upon literature and the press
Advertisement duty repealed on the 1st of August 1853
Compulsory stamp on newspapers on 15th June 1855
and the excise duty upon paper on the 1st October 1861
Robert Chambers Esquire - Chairman
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