Hans Hansen, 1950s, Sterling Silver Octagon Shaped Tray

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver galleried tea tray; an addition to our antique silver teaware collection This exceptional antique George IV sterling silver tea tray has a rounded navette shaped form. The surface of the tray is plain and unembellished. The flared galleried border is embellished with pierced interlacing, geometric arch decoration. The pierced decoration to the gallery incorporates a horizontal pale which incorporates the full hallmarks; this indicates the high quality of the piece. The rim of the galleried border is encompassed with a band of applied bead decoration. This impressive sterling silver tea tray incorporates a plain oval inset handle to either end. Condition This antique tea tray...

An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver candle snuffer / pen tray; an addition to our 18th century silverware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver candle snuffer tray has a navette shaped form. The surface of this antique silver snuffer/pen tray is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a centaur regardant holding and arrow on a bended bow, above the bright cut engraved initials 'WIL'. The outer circumference of the surface is encompassed with an undulating wriggle work decorated border. The raised rounded sides of the tray are embellished with pierced decorated urn designs conjoined by suspended bright cut engraved festoon ornamentation further accented with undulating pin struck decoration. The tray is further embellished with an applied bead decorated border to the rim. Either end of the tray incorporates an impressive pierced and applied scrolling leaf decorated handle accented with a pendant drop design to the inner surface. This exceptional tray was crafted by the London silversmith William Plummer who is known for his work with pierced decoration. The centaur in this stance is also a depiction of Sagittarius (otherwise known as Arcitenens), one of the twelve signs of the Zodiac. Condition This antique silver candle snuffer...