Silver Gilt Salver

Charles Thurston Thompson

December 10, 1862

Albumen silver print

J. Paul Getty Museum

A silver gilt salver is presented, featuring a central relief of figures and horses, surrounded by an intricately embossed border. Photograph of an ornate dish. Its center section features a high-relief depiction of male and female figures in a cart drawn by four centaurs. The border is decorated with embossments of various musical instruments, grapes, and vine leaves.