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Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Afternoon Tea, C.1895

$1,998.10
£1,453
€1,710.53
CA$2,736.07
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CHF 1,592.30
MX$37,308.98
NOK 20,273.97
SEK 19,141.03
DKK 12,764.51
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This is an antique presentation serving tray. An English, silver plated afternoon tea platter, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895. Prize-winning celebration tray with fascinating detail Displays a desirable aged patina, with light tarnishing from decades of gentle polishing Bright, reflective silver plate beams with crisp tonality Attractive shaped handles adorned with scrolled leaf decoration Engraved upon a diamond lozenge to centre, with pattern border to tray edge Engraving reads '1st Prize, San Stefano Regatta, 5th September, 1897 - Gwyneth Further personally engraved to a Stephen Nowill Maker's marks to rear bear the Nowill name and D* trademark for John Nowill of Sheffield This is a striking and fascinating antique serving tray, with appealing finish and personalised interest. Delivered polished and ready for afternoon tea. Dimensions: Max Width: 72cm (28.25'') Max Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'') Max Height: 5.5cm (2.25'') Internal Width: 51.5cm (20.25'') Internal Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'') Internal Height: 2.5cm (1'').
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Depth: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1895
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.81781stDibs: LU2645327500552

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