A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver two-handled tea tray; part of our silverware collection

Description

This fine Victorian sterling silver tea tray has an oval scalloped form with a plain swept border.

The surface of the tray is embellished with bright cut engraved Arabesque decoration around a shaped vacant cartouche.

This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with impressive shaped scroll and leaf decorated twin handles.

This tray is shown with a four piece tea and coffee service for illustrative purposes only - view the complete collection of four piece tea sets / services available at AC Silver.

Condition

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

The engraved decoration is very crisp.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the border are all clear.

Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this example of Victorian silverware.

Dimensions

Length across handles 71.5cm/28.2"

Length across surface 61cm/24"

Width 50cm/19.7cm

Weight

122 troy ounces/3794g

View a brief history about antique sterling silver trays

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