An exceptional, rare and impressive antique Indian silver two handled tea tray; an addition to our Asian silverware collection

Description

This exceptional antique Indian silver two handled tea tray has a plain rectangular shaped form.

This tray has a raised convex border ornamented with fine and impressive embossed and chased decoration depicting a rural farming village scene and iconic wild Indian animals.

The tray is further embellished with shaped scallop shell decorated corners.

The surface of this antique tea tray is embellished with an engraved contemporary initial ‘F’ towards one corner.

The silver tray is fitted with a fine and impressive pair of chased leaf decorated shaped handles.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of one handle include:

Maker’s mark: K.K.Dutt

City mark: Bhowanipur, Calcutta

This exceptional large Asian silver tray is displayed with a five piece tea and coffee service for illustrative purposes only - the service (W6245) may be purchased separately from the AC Silver inventory.

Condition

This antique tea tray is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The decoration to this impressive tea tray is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the handle are very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Indian silverware.

Dimensions

Length across handles 72cm/28.3"

Length 58cm/22.8”

Length across surface 46cm/18.1"

Depth 44cm/17.3"

Depth across surface 33cm/13"

Weight

130 troy ounces/ 4043g

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