Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Afternoon Tea c.1895

This is an antique presentation serving tray. An English, silver plated afternoon tea platter, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895. Prize-winning celebration tray with fascinating detail. Displays a desirable aged patina, with light tarnishing from decades of gentle polishing. Bright, reflective silver plate beams with crisp tonality. Attractive shaped handles adorned with scrolled leaf decoration Engraved upon a diamond lozenge to centre, with pattern border to tray edge. Engraving reads '1st Prize, San Stefano Regatta, 5th September, 1897 - Gwyneth. Further personally engraved to a Stephen Nowill. Maker's marks to rear bear the Nowill name and D* trademark for John Nowill of Sheffield. This is a striking and fascinating antique serving tray, with appealing finish and personalised interest. Delivered polished and ready for afternoon tea.