Please help identify large footed meat carving platter with well

If there are no marks other than the family armorial then it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to make any sort of identification. You may be able to identify the original owners if you can pin the crest down to an individual family (search for “Fairbairn’s Crests” online).

Phil

Ive ordered the book, thanks!

I really meant that you can find online copies to browse for free…

I looked briefly for free books however I like books so I didn’t mind. Thanks!