Indian Silver Two-Handled Tea Tray - Antique Circa 1880

Description

This exceptional antique Indian silver tray has a rectangular shaped form with rounded corners.

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

The tray is further embellished with a shaped scallop shell design to each corner.

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

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