Continental Silver Tea Tray - Antique Circa 1920

Description

This exceptional antique silver tray has a rectangular rounded form.

The surface of this antique tray is plain and unembellished.

The cast gallery border of this silver tray is ornamented with fruiting vine ornamentation to the interior; the posterior of the surface is plain.

The tray is encompassed with a cast border to the rim ornamented with scrolling leaf and floral decoration, on a matte background.

Either end of the tray incorporates an impressive cast handle accented with large leaf designs emanating from the central scrolling incurve to the handpiece.

This exceptional example of antique silverware is supported by four impressive cast silver bracket style feet, reflecting the design to that of the rim.

The underside of this antique silver tray with handles bears the maker's mark 'G, Prelorenzo'.

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