A George III silver presentation salver, by William Eaton, London 1816, rectangular form, gadrooned border, inscribed 'To LADY DICKSON, This Plate with Four other Pieces is presented as an humble but sincere token of the respect which is entertained for COLONEL SIR ALEXANDER DICKSON. K.C.B & K.T.S. for his attention while in Command of the Artillery in the Peninsula, during the CAMPAIGNS of 1813. and 1814. to the OFFICERS of the FIELD TRAIN DEPARTMENT', on four foliate scroll bracket feet, length 33.7cm, approx. weight 40oz. Provenance: The Barry Lock Collection part II. Major General Sir Alexander Dickson was a highly decorated British Army officer who served in the artillery during his career. He gained notoriety during the Peninsular War, where he was well-known for his detailed artillery work and effective command. In 1813 he was invited to take command of the Allied artillery during the war, and only being a Captain at this time, this gave him the seniority and command of a British Lieutenant-General. He played a key role in commanding the Allied forces during the Peninsular War, with only three other officers attaining more clasps to their Peninsular Gold Medal, being the Duke of Wellington, Sir Dennis Pack and Lord Beresford. As of this, he was picked to be part of Sir George Woods's artillery staff and played a prominent role during the battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo.