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Devon, UK
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Ashburton
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Large Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray
REF: LA509650
£4,995
€5,835
$6,283
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Description
This is a fine example of a huge solid sterling silver tea tray of elliptical form embellished with a broad band of bright cut scrolling acanthus leaf, shell and trelliswork engraved decoration encircling the surface. Two vacant cartouche are incorporated within the bright cut engraved designs.
The tray has an impressive scrolling acanthus leaf and floral embossed and chased decorated border with matte background. There are a further two vacant cartouche incorporated in the border decoration. Inset shaped handles are found at either end of the tray.
It is clearly hallmarked for Sheffield, 1902 and the maker John Henry Potter.
It is a superb quality piece, weighing approximately 4603g.
The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
measurements
Height:
4 cm
Width:
51 cm
Length:
75 cm
declaration
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd has clarified that the Large Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray (LA509650) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1902
condition
It is in excellent condition for its age. It has never been engraved and there are no major damages. There are some faint surface marks and very light surface scratches but nothing detrimental or untoward and it displays well.
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Date of Manufacture:
1902
location
This Large Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray is located in Devon, United Kingdom
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