Italian Silver Tea Tray - Antique Circa 1800

Description

This exceptional antique Italian silver tea tray has a plain oval form.

The surface of this Italian tray is plain and unembellished.

The raised rounded border is ornamented with fine and impressive applied rope twist decoration to the rim.

The tray is fitted with a pair of shaped silver handles, embellished with further rope twist ornamentation.

The reverse terminals of the handles feature the original, function rivets which sit flush to the surface.

This impressive example of Italian silverware has a very good patination*.

The hallmarks struck to this exceptional Italian tray include:

Assay office/Zecca mark: St. Mark lion in ‘moleca’

Assayer’s mark: T/B G with a central fleur-de-lis (untraced)

* Patination or Patina is a subtle colouration or tarnish which forms on the surface of some metals, produced by oxidation or other chemical processes. A good patina proffers an aesthetically pleasing look.

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